As National Human Trafficking Prevention Month (or National Human Trafficking Awareness Month) continues, there’s a growing chorus of people speaking out about it.
This is taking place in the hopes of raising awareness about human trafficking and aiding the fight against such a horrific crime and violation of human rights.
Earlier this month, January 11, was National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. During this time, everyday people, state officials, US government agencies, and others spoke out against trafficking.
The 11th was also Wear Blue Day, as a show of support for trafficking survivors and victims who have yet to be rescued.
With just over a week before National Human Trafficking Prevention/Awareness Month ends, Kentucky State Police, along with their governor, are hard at work to raise awareness.
A closer look at Kentucky’s efforts to raise awareness about human trafficking
The Kentucky State Police formed the Human Trafficking Unit in order to fight this crime when it emerges in their state. Unit member Sergeant Vicki Day stressed that National Human Trafficking Prevention/Awareness month is a great time for reflection.
