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What is Human Trafficking Awareness Month?
What is Human Trafficking Awareness Month?
For over ten years Multnomah County has come together to declare January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month. This month is intended to bring awareness to the community regarding the realities of this often misunderstood issue. Join us in learning more and spreading important information to the people and networks in your life.
For over ten years Multnomah County has come together to declare January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month. This month is intended to bring awareness to the community regarding the realities of this often misunderstood issue. Join us in learning more and spreading important information to the people and networks in your life.
On this website page, you will find different ways to help contribute to the movement against trafficking and help those currently affected. During the month of January, there will be local events (largely virtual due to COVID-19) designed to inform and train individuals in identifying and responding to trafficking. Located on this page is a visual calendar which displays events and their details for easy access.
On this website page, you will find different ways to help contribute to the movement against trafficking and help those currently affected. During the month of January, there will be local events (largely virtual due to COVID-19) designed to inform and train individuals in identifying and responding to trafficking. Located on this page is a visual calendar which displays events and their details for easy access.
Learn
Learn
Find out more about the realities of sex trafficking from individuals who have gone through it themselves at thelifestory.org
Concerned community member?
Concerned community member?
If there is someone in your life that you are concerned could be experiencing harm, one of the best things you can do is know the resources you can connect them with when they are ready. Being a safe and supportive person that can listen without judgment, and help connect them to confidential professional services can make all of the difference. Check out our services page to learn more about local programming.
Provider in the community?
Provider in the community?
Video presentation recording provided on January 8, 2021 Sex Trafficking at the Intersections of the Homeless Youth Continuum and the DV/SA System, by Sarah Nedeau the Director of Community Based Programs with New Avenues for Youth.
Learn more about supporting those who are experiencing sex trafficking by reading this Zine created by Gibson with Raphael House of Portland.
Are you a health care provider?
Are you a health care provider?
EMT Training that also serves as a 101 for individuals working with this population.
Online Webinar: SANE response to Sex Trafficking (1.5 hours) from the Sexual Assault Task Force.
SOAR has a free 2 hour online webinar and a PowerPoint presentation.
Prevention
Prevention
Here you will find an incredible toolkit created by a coalition in North Carolina. This Human Trafficking Prevention Toolkit goes over key areas to consider and is a must read for this work. Here is a shortened 2-page version.
Proclamations
Proclamations
Each year for over ten years the Multnomah County Commissioner's have proclaimed January as human trafficking awareness month. For this proclamation we like to celebrate the good work and provide further awareness to the community. You can view the past proclamations from 2017-2021 below.
2021: (Skip to minute 5:38)
2020: (skip to minute 1:49:55)
2019: (skip to minute 27:00)
2018: (skip to minute 34:00)
2017: (skip to minute 7:55)
Share
Share
You can find graphics to share from national organization Polaris by clicking here.
Attend
Attend
Human Trafficking Awareness Month Proclamation - Multnomah County Board of Commissioners- January 14th at noon.
Human Trafficking Awareness Month Proclamation - Multnomah County Board of Commissioners- January 14th at noon.
You can watch this year's proclamation on YouTube here.
Give
Give
Self-care backpacks & Gift Cards
Self-care backpacks & Gift Cards
Details:
Details:
Join in for an opportunity to provide support to individuals who have experienced sex trafficking by putting together a self-care backpack. Thank you for partnering with us and various county & city programs care for our neighbors in our community!
A huge thank you to Bridgetown Church for running this campaign!
Drop Off Date: Saturday, January 23, 2021
Time: 12 - 2 PM
Location: Bridgetown Church (2120 NE Tillamook St. Portland, OR 97212) in the back parking lot of Tillamook St.
COVID Precautions: This will be a no-contact drop-off. Please wear a mask upon arrival and stay in your car. A volunteer, wearing a mask and gloves, will greet you. You can either hand them the backpack(s) through the window, or allow them to open your door to get the backpack(s). Thank you for helping to keep our community safe and healthy.
Questions?
Questions?
Contact Brooke at brooke.nolte@bridgetown.church
Backpack Items & Guidelines:
Backpack Items & Guidelines:
We support individuals of all genders (with the greatest percentage being female-identified). When creating the bag, please provide items that are gender neutral as much as possible.
Hygiene Products
Hygiene Products
Shampoo/Conditioner (shampoo bars with a case are great too!)
Hair products for African Americans (i.e. cream, oil, silk wraps, leave-in conditioner, detangler, etc.)
Wash cloth
Flip flops
Q-Tips**
Liquid body wash & Loofa
Face wash
Acne specific face wipes
Body lotion
Deodorant
Feminine products: tampons, pads, and pH balancing wipes**
Razors & shaving cream**
Toothpaste & toothbrush
Medicated Chapstick
Eyebrow tweezers
Brush & comb
Nail clippers & file
**Please keep these items in original packaging/boxes
Optional Products that Promote Dignity
Optional Products that Promote Dignity
Nail polish
Hair ties
Make-up**
Gift card to get nails done
Gift card for hair products (i.e. Mid-K Beauty Supply has hair supplies for a variety of hair types)
Gift card for clothing (i.e. Target / Fred Meyer)
Backpacks
Backpacks
Backpacks should be generic bags appropriate for everyday use. Please avoid backpacks with characters, bright colors, animals, jewels, or other embellishments. All bags should be easy to clean and have pockets.
Guidelines for Purchasing/Assembling
Guidelines for Purchasing/Assembling
Items should be new or very gently used. A good way to think of it: if you would feel funny receiving the quality of item as a gift, they would likely feel the same. We want to promote dignity and respect through the items, honoring these resilient, amazing individuals.
Hygiene products need to be normal size and of quality. Full size quality products rather than travel size. Also, if you would not want to use it on your body, or it is half full, or used....it would not feel as honoring to receive that as a gift.
Items ideally as gender inclusive as possible. There are more women/girls than men/boys who engage in the services, but often they desire items that look older than their own age. Things that are more gender neutral help. Please no frills, sparkles, or animated animals.
Feel free to include a note! Comments that promote dignity and are encouraging are great (i.e. “You got this, I think you’re amazing” “I’m glad you exist” “You matter”). Please refrain from comments about them being saved, rescued, or escaping. Please keep envelope unsealed.
Gift cards are incredibly helpful! Please keep the amount to $10-$50. Places like Fred Meyer, Target, or Starbucks are great. Please write the amount provided on the card.
Please no religious material (i.e. bibles, verses, journals with scripture)
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