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Take away from the Community Awareness Event is- We Are All in This Together! I feel that God is telling me that he wants us to pull together; all forces to pull together for the common good of the ones that are hurting, victimized, suffering, abused or trafficked. I also feel that we can get a lot more done by partnering than one organization taking taking care of it all, don’t you? And to be honest who can do that? So I think we all can contribute to this and put a stop to human trafficking by all working together for the common good!! #twoheadsarebetterthanone #humantraffickingawareness #humantraffickingawarenessmonth #humantraffickinginalabama #safeharborproject #projectxyz #huntsvillechamberofcommerce #dhs #nacc https://www.instagram.com/p/B7pBOhnnYbe/?igshid=1wg30xt3990z7

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A21 Ateam-Hsv January – March’s Newsletters and More

Hey everyone! Thanks so much for following us! We will probably be navigating to a new Word Press but for now please stay in touch with us on any new events or happenings coming up!

A21 Ateam-Hsv News!

November was our first newsletter for A21 Ateam-Hsv. We scheduled a fundraiser at Spirited Art that due to the number of people we had to cancel but will be rescheduled at a later time and date! The price was to be $35 per person where Spirited Art will donate $10 of every seat sold, the more that signed up the more we could provide hope to the hopeless! Please do not fret my friends, because we will have another opportunity to schedule this again and with your involvement We Can Provide the Hope to the Hopeless!!

January 2020 was NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS MONTH and focuses on the date of January 11th were You Wear Blue For Save The Date Day!

February we didn’t supply a newsletter but we did want to mention that February is known for National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month!

The most recent newsletter for March was annotated on March 2nd. It opens up showing some myths that people have on Human Trafficking and the FACT behind each one.

1. Human Trafficking is only a global problem, since I live in USA, I am not affected. FACT: Human Trafficking has been reported in every single state in the U.S. Call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888-373-7888 to report tips or to learn more about how you can help your community.

2. Trafficking includes some form of travel or transportation across borders. FACT: Human Trafficking does not require movement or border crossing. If someone is forced to work or engage in commercial sex against their will, it is Trafficking.

3. Victims must be held against their will using some form of physical restraint or bondage. FACT: It is more common for them to use psychological means of control, even though some traffickers do hold their victims by physical means. Fear, trauma, drug addiction, threats against families, and a lack of options due to poverty and homelessness can all prevent someone from leaving. Some individuals who experience trafficking may also be manipulated or believe they are in love with their trafficker, which can make them resistant to seeking help.

4. Only women and children experience trafficking. FACT: Anyone can experience Human Trafficking, including men. Traffickers prey on the vulnerable often with promises of a better life. Risk factors for trafficking include: prior history of abuse or sexual violence, generational trauma, poverty, unemployment, and unstable living situations, or homelessness.

5. Victims will be desperate to escape their trafficker and ask for help when they need it. FACT: Individuals who experience trafficking may not readily seek help due to a number of factors, including shame, self-blame, fear, or even specific instructions from their traffickers regarding how to behave when interacting with others. They do not always self-identify and may not realize that they have rights.

Slavery happens everywhere. That’s why We are joining A21 in the fight for freedom. Because We believe that every action matters, and every donation makes a difference. By supporting our fundraiser, you are helping to reach the vulnerable, identify and assist in the rescue of victims, and restore the lives of survivors around the world. Even though each of us can’t do everything We can ALL do something! Because Together We Can Make a Difference!

Join us today, and together, We will advance the fight for freedom around the world. Remember, but Together We Can!!

With Love,

A21 A-Team Hsv

Some Highlights and Updates from November 2019 to Now!

~Posted flyers and provided information to stores, restaurants around the Huntsville/Madison and even two in Cullman, AL!

~Added Snapchat account: a21ateamhsv_h

~Updated blog link and website: a21.a21ateamhsv.page

~ Camille Place broke ground back in February, CONGRATULATIONS!!!

~ Can You See Me Now Campaign posted ALL Across Alabama back on February 2!!! If you would like to contribute and help in THIS FIGHT please let us know!!!

~ Petition for Protection Not Punishment for Survivors went live in February! Go to https://act.sharedhope.org/JoX3eSC?fbclid=IwAR3zsmyt2r5FzWexVGjVt4Uz_ZknRfvDS0M0G3W3kYoJMHEe1S_E358I2to

~ Petition to Shut Down Pornhub went live! Go to https://www.change.org/p/shut-down-pornhub-and-hold-its-executives-accountable-for-aiding-trafficking

Just Some Helpful Info from November to Now!

~This is solely based on news articles seen recently on signs of human trafficking so some of these may differ from situation to situation.

• It was reported that vehicles with “Baby on Board” can be a possible target for a trafficking event to occur. So please be aware and cautious of your surroundings.

• During Holiday season, with malls and shopping centers jam packed, an incident was reported for a possible trafficking to take place. Again, please be aware of your surroundings, and report ANYTHING SUSPICIOUS even if a trafficking event has not taken place. Better Safe Than Sorry!

• Report to National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 or Text “HELP” or “INFO” to 233733. The hotline is open 24 hours, 7 days a week and is available to assist anyone in English, Spanish and 200 more languages.

~ Be aware of what your children are watching and playing online and who with! There are records that caution parents on the following apps:

TikTok

Bumble

Holla

Kik

Snapchat

LiveMe

Calculator%

Whisper

MeetMe

Ask.FM

Skout

Hot or Not

What’sApp

Grindr

Badoo

Resource: https://cbs6albany.com/news/nation-world/authorities-warn-of-15-dangerous-apps-that-could-be-on-your-childs-phone

Human Trafficking IS Slavery!

A21 Ateam-Hsv | Huntsville, AL 256-203-6447 | ateam@a21ateamhsv.page

UPCOMING EVENTS From January to Now!!!

● January 11 ~ Human Trafficking Awareness Day ~ WEAR YOUR BLUE)

● National Human Trafficking Task Force holds their monthly meetings on 2nd Tuesdays at 1400 hours, National Children Advocacy’s Center in Huntsville, AL.

● Axe of Kindness – Civil Axe Throwing Huntsville (TBD Month)

● Freedom Gala ~ TBD Month and Location

● Huntsville Escape Room ~ TBD Month

● Walk for Freedom ~ October 19th Location TBD

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So blessed to be able to attend such an important meeting and community event today!!! Thank you so much Junior League of Huntsville Huntsville/Madison County Chamber National Children's Advocacy Center U.S. Department of Homeland Security Safe Harbor Youth these events should be more and community should be aware to attend so they also will receive the information and blessing! #humantraffickinginalabama #acommunityevent #nacc #dhs #juniorleagueofhuntsville #safeharboryouth #humantraffickingnetworking #lynncaffery #alabama #awareness #discussions #huntsvillemadisonchamberofcommerce (at Huntsville/Madison County Chamber) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7o_ts_H_rF/?igshid=19kbefcbefg5k