January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month

In honor of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the Greater Brockton Area Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Task Force held a presentation on CSEC or the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children presented by Plymouth County Child Advocacy Center’s (CAC), SANE Nurse Practitioner, Rachel Niemiec.

The presentation discussed signs of human trafficking, and safety steps that can be taken to protect those currently being trafficked and survivors. Collaboratively the DV/SA Taskforce brought attention to pressing issues, and conducted constructive conversations about ways in which agencies and individuals can support the individual’s being trafficked and survivor’s well-being and safety.

Read on to get the facts and dispel the myths about CSEC! If you suspect a child is being sexually exploited contact the CAC at 508-580-3383.

You can also call National Human Trafficking Hotline at (888) 373-7888 or SMS: 233733 (Text "HELP" or "INFO") Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week Languages: English, Spanish and 200 more languages Website: humantraffickinghotline.org

If you are a parent or caregiver and suspect that a child in your care is being commercially sexually exploited there are red flags you can look for and people you can talk to. Go to My Life My Choice https://www.mylifemychoice.org/get-help-here to learn more.