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❓Did you know many of the people who try to scam you online are being forced to do so by traffickers? 🛜

On this World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the United Nations has chosen the theme “Trapped Behind the Scam” to highlight the growing number of individuals trapped in online scam compounds.

Learn more: https://www.un.org/en/observances/end-human-trafficking-day

Great tips from our friends at

🚩 A few simple habits can help protect you from unsafe situations.
Whether online or in person, it's important to stay aware and trust your instincts.

✔️ Be cautious of people who seem "too good to be true."
✔️ Avoid sharing personal information with people you don't know well.
✔️ Let a trusted friend or family member know where you're going when meeting someone new.
✔️ Be careful about accepting gifts, money, or opportunities that come with pressure or expectations.
✔️ If something feels off, don't ignore that feeling.

Traffickers often look for opportunities to exploit trust, vulnerability, or isolation. Staying connected to trusted people and making informed decisions can help reduce risk.

The goal isn't to live in fear—it's to stay informed and empowered.

What's a safety tip you think every young adult should know?

💙 Together, we make a difference.

Spotted in the Las Vegas airport today: reminders to speak up if you ever see something concerning. Trust your instincts. Call 1‑888‑373‑7888 or text HELP to 233733

Whether you donate, volunteer, spread the word, engage with us online, or support us through prayer, we’re deeply grateful.

Your support fuels prevention, education, outreach, and advocacy across our communities. We couldn’t do this without you.

An estimated 42% of s*x trafficking cases happen at the hands of relatives. Tune in Friday to learn more.

Registration requested: https://surviveandthriveadvocacy.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bf8258f6403265fe113c5235d&id=65db612fa2&e=39852f7357

CLOSER THAN YOU THINK:
UNMASKING FAMILIAL TRAFFICKING AND
CLOSING THE GAPS THAT KEEP IT HIDDEN

Join us for an important conversation on familial trafficking and child exploitation, one of the most overlooked forms of trafficking.

In this webinar, Hillary Evans, Director of Social Impact at 3Strands Global Foundation, will challenge common myths, examine why familial trafficking is so often missed, and explore the gaps that prevent identification across child-serving systems.

Hillary will also introduce PROTECT, 3Strands Global Foundation's evidence-based K-12 prevention education program, and discuss how a coordinated, wraparound approach can help trusted adults identify exploitation, prevent future harm, and better support children and families.

This webinar is ideal for law enforcement, child welfare professionals, educators, healthcare providers, nonprofit staff, and anyone committed to strengthening prevention and response efforts for children and families.

About the Presenter:
Hillary Evans is the Director of Social Impact at 3Strands Global Foundation, a lived experience expert, advocate, and educator with more than a decade of experience in human trafficking prevention.

She is passionate about equipping communities with trauma-informed, person-centered education that helps people recognize exploitation beyond common misconceptions.

Through her professional expertise and lived experience, Hillary partners with schools, nonprofits, government agencies, and community organizations to strengthen prevention efforts and improve outcomes for those impacted by trafficking.

REGISTER:

https://surviveandthriveadvocacy.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bf8258f6403265fe113c5235d&id=65db612fa2&e=39852f7357
3Strands Global
NC Stop Human Trafficking
One More Child
NC Coalition Against Human Trafficking
Shield NC
Abolition NC
The Carter Clinic, P.A.
First Fruit Ministries
Fields of Hope

For our friends in Moore County:

The Moore County Human Trafficking Task Force, Moore County Sheriff's Office, and Friend to Friend invite you to attend 1,000 Eyes Wide Open: Human Trafficking Prevention for Parents & Youth.

This free community training is designed to increase awareness of human trafficking, promote online safety, and equip both adults and youth with the knowledge to recognize warning signs and know how to seek help.

Registration is Encouraged: https://forms.gle/opRozrMwK7jopFzTA
(or scan QR code on the flyer)

1,000 Eyes Wide Open: Human Trafficking Prevention for Parents & Youth The Moore County Human Trafficking Task Force, along with the Moore County Sheriff's Office and Friend to Friend, are hosting 2 human trafficking prevention events. For any questions, please email [email protected] Date: August 10th, 2026 Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm Location: The Agricultural Center...

🥳Thursday, July 23- Will you be there? 🗓️

Save yourself some time and pre-purchase your tickets. We’ll have them set aside for you when you arrive. ⏳

🔗Click the link below or the one our bio. 🔗

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“We are not going to be able to arrest our way out of this problem.” — NC SBI Investigator Kevin Roughton

Online child exploitation has surged over 1000% in North Carolina. This isn’t a distant issue. It’s happening in our communities, on the apps kids use every day.

***Caregivers must understand the risks and the tactics offenders use online. Shield NC can help.***

Schedule an online safety session for your family, school, or community group. Our Training Coordinator, Sarah Michael McNeese, is ready to support you.
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Online child exploitation reports surge more than 1,000% as NC agencies struggle to keep up WRAL Investigates reached out to some of the largest agencies in the WRAL viewing area. Agencies are trying to keep up with the caseload. However, many reported minimal staff or funding that does not match the demand.