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It’s #NationalHumanTraffickingAwarenessDay, and this crime cannot be solved without you. Will you support LCHT’s vital work to get survivors the help they need? Make a one-time gift or a monthly donation today: combathumantrafficking.org/?… Video by @mile_high_films

Colorado voters will decide on Prop 133, a ballot measure that would require life in prison without parole for people convicted of child sex trafficking. We spoke with Onnastasia Cole from CCASA who is helping lead a coalition against Prop 133. Read more: combathumantrafficking.org/b…

“How much human #trafficking actually happens here?” 🤔 It’s one of the hardest, most complicated questions to answer. TLDR: We don’t really know. Unpack the “prevalence question”: combathumantrafficking.org/b…

Programs for “troubled teens” are often presented as places to heal through “tough love.” But in recent years, concerns have been raised about abuse & exploitation within many of these programs. In some cases, it may have been labor trafficking. Read more: combathumantrafficking.org/b…

LGBTQ+ individuals face a greater risk of trafficking. When people have safety, community, and support, exploitation is less likely to happen. This #PrideMonth, we're highlighting one of our key partners, Loving Beyond Understanding. 🌈 Read more: combathumantrafficking.org/b…

Which part of Colorado’s anti-trafficking response matters most to you? Making sure someone answers the next Hotline call or text? Helping professionals learn the signs of trafficking? Investing in leaders? Carry the response forward: combathumantrafficking.org/h…

We dispel the myth that #leadership is tied to your title, career stage, or where you work. That’s why our Leadership Development Program is creating new pathways for people at every career stage this year. 👉 Read more: combathumantrafficking.org/b…

Today is LCHT’s Day of Action to raise awareness about Colorado’s 24/7 #HumanTraffickingHotline. Will you take one small step? ➡️ Get the Hotline contact card: combathumantrafficking.org/w… ➡️ Download promo materials to print out and share: combathumantrafficking.org/h…

If you’re still considering joining our spring #Volunteer Hotline Advocate training, submit your interest form ASAP! We’ll review your application, set up a phone call, and get you ready for the four-session training. Have questions? Read the FAQs: combathumantrafficking.org/h…

Across the country, many of the systems meant to protect people from exploitation are changing. Federal anti-trafficking offices have been significantly downsized. Funding streams are shrinking. 🔍 Find out what role anti-trafficking RESEARCH plays: combathumantrafficking.org/b…

It’s #HumanTraffickingAwarenessMonth—a great time to get back to basics. So, let’s break down the terms in this definition of trafficking: Understanding the definitions is the first step toward prevention and informed action. Get more key info: mailchi.mp/combathumantraffi…

‼️ Today is the official kickoff of our Carry the Work campaign! AND starting now, all gifts will be MATCHED up to $10,000! Give now to keep Colorado’s anti-trafficking movement strong: combathumantrafficking.org/c…

Diddy’s sentencing is set for 10/3. This case has stirred up many questions: What counts legally as human trafficking? Why can cases be hard to convict? What can justice look like for survivors beyond prosecution? Read our new blog post to find out: combathumantrafficking.org/b…

Hear from LCHT Research Manager Marla Sutherland (here with Craig Nason, our Development and Comms Director) about why #housing insecurity and human trafficking are closely linked. 👉 Read more on the blog: combathumantrafficking.org/b… #EndHumanTrafficking #SocialJustice

If you or someone you know might be experiencing #exploitation—or if you have a tip about a suspected #trafficking situation—Colorado’s #HumanTraffickingHotline is your best resource. 📞 Call 866-455-5075 or 📲 text 720-999-9724 any time of day or night to get the help you need.

Transparency matters. That’s why we’ve created a new Financials page that shares our latest annual report, detailed financials, and more. Now you have even more insight into how your support strengthens Colorado’s local response to #humantrafficking: combathumantrafficking.org/a…

In the anti-trafficking movement, we talk about the word “freedom” a lot. Human trafficking is a direct violation of a person’s basic human rights and personal #freedom. Today, we invite you to consider: What does freedom mean to you? How will you stand up for it? #Independence

It’s #PrideMonth! 🏳️‍🌈 Here's an often-overlooked truth: LGBTQIA+ youth are up to 5 times more likely to experience human trafficking than their non-LGBTQ+ peers. We must strengthen the anti-trafficking response with inclusive, affirming, and survivor-centered resources.

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