What are the issues?
According to the Department of Justice, 83% of sex trafficking victims in America identified as U.S. citizens that are being bought and sold by U.S. citizens.
The average age of a trafficked child in the U.S. is between 11 and 14 years old. According to the Department of Justice, “Every two minutes, a child from the United States is trafficked for the purpose of human exploitation.”
Human trafficking is one of the world’s fastest growing criminal enterprises, and the U.S. is ranked in the top three worst countries in the world for human trafficking.
The ways we fight trafficking-
Operation for Freedom is
Equipping
We believe the first step to end trafficking is through educating about the issue and training how to recognize and respond to the issue.
Operation for Freedom is
ENGAGING
We believe the everyday person can make an impact and that is why we focus on engaging through mobilizing volunteer groups.
Operation for Freedom is
EMPOWERING
We believe prevention is key, which is why we work to empower vulnerable communities through a variety of outreach events.
What are the issues?
According to the Department of Justice, 83% of sex trafficking victims in America identified as U.S. citizens that are being bought and sold by U.S. citizens.
The average age of a trafficked child in the U.S. is between 11 and 14 years old. According to the Department of Justice, “Every two minutes, a child from the United States is trafficked for the purpose of human exploitation.”
Human trafficking is one of the world’s fastest growing criminal enterprises, and the U.S. is ranked in the top three worst countries in the world for human trafficking.
The ways we fight trafficking-
Operation for Freedom is
Equipping
We believe the first step to end trafficking is through educating about the issue and training how to recognize and respond to the issue.
Operation for Freedom is
ENGAGING
We believe the everyday person can make an impact and that is why we focus on engaging through mobilizing volunteer groups.
Operation for Freedom is
EMPOWERING
We believe prevention is key, which is why we work to empower vulnerable communities through a variety of outreach events.
