Human trafficking is one of the fastest growing criminal industries, and it happens in South Carolina, but you can do something about it. Make your voice count by calling on your Senator to support this bill.

H. 3757 is a comprehensive bill that strengthens current legislation by supporting victims of human trafficking and combating demand. A state plan for victim’s services would be in place to create access for victims to interpreters, health services, housing, as well as legal and immigration services. The bill works to combat demand by instituting a maximum 20-year sentence for those found guilty of sex trafficking a minor and by raising awareness in communities about the national human trafficking hotline, the risks of engaging in commercial sex, and available victims’ services and methods for reporting suspicious activities. Finally the bill unites law enforcement, Social Services, Department of Health and Environmental Services and anti-trafficking NGO’s in a task force to facilitate the exchange of information and implement a trafficking prevention plan. Let your legislators know that human trafficking is a serious crime and they should use their voices and votes to support critically needed legislation.

UPDATE: This bill passed through the South Carolina House of Representives, please continue to support this legislation and ask your Senator to vote yes on H. 3757

What You Can Do

1. Look up your state legislators by clicking HERE.
2. Call your state representative. Here’s a sample script:

   
   “Hi, my name is [Name], and I am a constituent of Senator [Name]. I am calling to urge him/her to vote YES on H. 3757, legislation that will help victims of human trafficking, combat demand, and raise awareness about this problem in our state. Can I count on his/her support?”


3. Follow up your call with an email to your legislator today.