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The Best Nonprofit Organizations Supporting National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month

National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month is dedicated to raising awareness about different, often hidden, forms of human trafficking and modern day slavery. 

It is important to raise awareness and educate communities so that people are equipped to notice potential trafficking situations and report them to local law enforcement. 

Human trafficking and modern day slavery are largely hidden. This social issue involves the exploitation of people for labor or services, often through coercion or manipulation. 

During the month of January, learn about these issues and support the organizations that are working to prevent human trafficking and modern day slavery through education and awareness, and protecting survivors through safe response.

List of Nonprofits for National Slavery and Human Trafficking Preventing Month

Polaris Project

The Polaris Project is a non-profit organization that works to combat and prevent human trafficking, particularly in the United States. It was founded in 2002 and has since grown to become a leading organization in the fight against human trafficking.

The organization operates a national human trafficking hotline and provides support and services to survivors of human trafficking, including crisis intervention, legal assistance, and long-term support. It also works to raise awareness about human trafficking and to advocate for stronger laws and policies to address the issue. The Polaris Project is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and has offices in several other cities around the country.

Verite

Verité is a nonprofit organization that works to promote fair, safe, and legal working conditions in the global supply chain. The organization conducts research, provides training and technical assistance, and works with companies, governments, and other stakeholders to address issues such as forced labor, child labor, and worker exploitation. Verité was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Massachusetts, USA.

It works in a variety of sectors including agriculture, manufacturing, mining, and construction, and operates in more than 25 countries around the world.

Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking

The Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (CAST) is a nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles, California that works to combat human trafficking and modern slavery. CAST was founded in 1998 and has since then provided direct services to survivors of human trafficking, advocated for stronger laws and policies to address trafficking, and worked to raise awareness about this issue.

CAST provides a range of services to survivors of human trafficking, including legal assistance, housing, mental health counseling, and education and job training. The organization also works to educate the public about human trafficking and advocate for stronger laws and policies to address this issue. CAST has been involved in a number of successful campaigns to pass anti-trafficking laws and increase funding for services for survivors.

In addition to its work in the United States, CAST also supports anti-trafficking efforts around the world through partnerships with other organizations and coalitions. The organization is committed to working with survivors to end modern slavery and build a world where all people can live with dignity and freedom.

United Against Human Trafficking

United Against Human Trafficking (UAHT) is a non-profit organization that works to combat human trafficking and modern slavery. The organization was founded in response to the growing global problem of human trafficking, which affects millions of people around the world.

UAHT works to raise awareness about human trafficking, provide support to victims and survivors, and advocate for stronger laws and policies to prevent and combat this crime. UAHT also partners with other organizations, both in the United States and internationally, to coordinate efforts and maximize the impact of their work. If you would like more information about UAHT or human trafficking, I would be happy to help.

Free the Slaves

Free the Slaves is a nonprofit organization that works to end modern slavery and human trafficking. It was founded in 2000 by Kevin Bales and others with the goal of eradicating slavery worldwide. The organization works to rescue and protect people who are enslaved, and to help them rebuild their lives after they are freed.

It also works to prevent slavery from happening in the first place by raising awareness about the issue and advocating for policies that will help to combat it. Free the Slaves partners with local organizations and communities to implement its programs, and works with governments, businesses, and other stakeholders to address the root causes of slavery and human trafficking.

The Human Trafficking Legal Center

The Human Trafficking Legal Center is a nonprofit for survivors of human trafficking. The organization aims to fight for survivors in court through strategic civil litigation. This provides a strong tool to hold traffickers accountable.

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