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January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Every year since 2010, the President of the United States has dedicated this month to raise awareness for this very serious issue in our society.
I have worked in public service, working with the perpetrators of domestic violence. I have been a long dedicated advocate for the laws and policies against human trafficking with the end goal of providing East Side San José residents a better quality of life. I work to build better accommodations for the community by facilitating a healthy economic environment, ensuring public safety, encouraging dialogues regarding healthy relationships and engaging the concerns of residents in District 5 to educate the public about how to identify and prevent this crime.
During this month, we celebrate the efforts of foreign governments, international organizations, anti-trafficking entities, law enforcement officials, survivor advocates, communities of faith, businesses, and private citizens all around the world to raise awareness about human trafficking. It is our duty as Americans to play our part by staying aware. Keep an eye out for unusual behavior such as antisocial behavior or signs of physical abuse, common in victims. Be conscious of your surroundings in public spaces. Report suspicious activity to authorities. We must, as Americans, do our part to advocate for the freeing of the countless men, women, and children around the world who live under modern-day slavery. We must work with our local authorities and call upon other countries to follow suit in spreading awareness of human trafficking. For more information on how to prevent trafficking, report suspicious activity, or support survivors, feel free to contact local and federal trafficking authorities at 408-918-4960, or 1-888-373-7888, or nearby organizations such as the South Bay Coalition to End Human Trafficking.
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