Amity Study Club to host workshop on human trafficking awareness

GFWC Texas and GFWC Amity Study Club are on a mission to educate individuals about human trafficking. They will be holding a workshop on January 11, 2025.

“We would appreciate your support with this project. We have scheduled a workshop-type informational Seminar for leaders in Cass County and would love to have coverage from our written media. Will you consider being a guest? It is scheduled for Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Law’s Chapel Family Life Center. Registration starts at 9:00 am, lunch is complimentary, and we will end at 2:30. We would love to see you there!!! “

In a release sent out from the club, they highlighted the need to know more about human trafficking.

“January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. The Amity Study Club is honored to promote awareness and educational opportunities regarding this human tragedy.

“Sexual Human Trafficking is any sex act that is induced by force, fraud, or coercion, or in which the person induced to perform such an act has not attained 18 years of age. Victims of sex trafficking can be women, men, children, and LGBTQ individuals. Vulnerable populations are frequently targeted by traffickers, including runaway and homeless youth, as well as victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or social discrimination. Women and children are the most common victims. More recently, LGBTQ-identifying individuals, especially transgender individuals, are increasingly found to be victims of sexual exploitation across international borders. The average age of a trafficked child is 15 years old.

“Many survivors become romantically involved with someone who then forces or manipulates them into prostitution. Sexual exploitation occurs in various settings, including (but not limited to)brothels, strip clubs, massage parlors, online ads, escort services, on streets or truck stops, at hotels, motels, or in private homes. Others are lured in with false promises of a job, such as modeling or dancing. Some are forced to sell sex by family members. Individuals are trafficked domestically and across international borders. They may be involved in a trafficking situation for a few days or weeks or may remain in the same trafficking situation for years.

“Learn the indicators of human trafficking and report suspicions to the National Human Trafficking Hotline (1888-373-7888).”