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Effective Ways To Counter Human Trafficking

By Jeffrey Butler


Public proclamations on the end of slavery are deceitful by causing the masses to assume that human trafficking came to an end. Unfortunately, it is still thriving underground. It takes individual and community effort to counter human trafficking in its present day format. Here are ways to help stop this vice.

Insist on production of genuine papers by immigrants and anyone you will be engaging. A lot of these trafficked persons lack identification documents. They will offer excuses for lack of documents or because of intimidation. Once you insist, the opportunities will close. Report cases of people without identification documents to enable law enforcers to take necessary restoration actions.

Pile pressure on corporate bodies to take a stand and put in place measures to curb this problem within their systems. A public declaration sends shock waves in the industry and stops activities that could be taking place underground. People working for such an organization are also enjoined in the campaign. The organizations push their associates, clients and suppliers to also adapt similar stands. This closes down opportunities for traffickers.

Offer support in form of opportunities to freed victims. Integration into the society and living a normal life is a huge challenge for these victims. They are looking for employment for sustenance because of their experiences. They cannot compete effectively with other employees for positions. Set aside slots that will help them enjoy the advantage. By empowering the financially, they have the courage and confidence to speak out and also participate in campaigns to correct the situation.

Organize local sensitization activities to create more soldiers for a clean society. The activities should target community based organizations, religious organizations, social activities and the school system. People participating in the activities should know the signs to watch out for so that they can know that a person is being trafficked. Inform them of authorities to whom they can report such incidences. This ensures that everyone is playing his or her part in fighting the problem.

Make a professional commitment to help victims who land on your desk or along the path. These victims will always require health services, representation in court, media coverage or salvation from perpetrators. Be vigilant and willing to help. You play a part in ending the problem and also help victims directly. If every professional worked towards a safer society, it would be easier to end the problem.

Do not entertain this wickedness at personal level. This is especially important for employers and consumers. Only take in persons whose identity and status is verifiable. Buy goods and consume services from organizations that have taken a stand and put measures in place to end the vice. In case you come across such a case, report it to authorities. People around you must know that you do not condone this evil.

Publicizing human trafficking issues creates necessary awareness and contributes to its end. Perpetrators will be afraid because everyone is fighting against their actions. Individual efforts will contribute to the end of the problem or its reduction. Victims also need help and support to hasten their recovery.




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