3 Things YOU Can Do to Stop this Heinous Crime
Jack Hall is a man with a goal: Stop human trafficking. Jack has had 30+ years of experience in law enforcement and crime investigation that brought him to this moment in his life where he is relentlessly educating people about ways they can help stop this crime.
Jack Hall says there are three things everyone can do to play a role in eliminating human trafficking:
1.) Get educated about human trafficking
According to the US Department of State, “traffickers compel their victims to engage in commercial sex and to work in both legal and illicit industries and sectors, including in hospitality, traveling sales crews, agriculture, janitorial services, construction, landscaping, restaurants, factories, care for persons with disabilities, salon services, massage parlors, retail services, fairs and carnivals, peddling and begging, drug smuggling and distribution, religious institutions, child care, and domestic work.”
Who and where are the victims?
A common misconception about human trafficking is that it does not happen “here” yet United States has the highest prevalence of this crime in the world.
You might be surprised to know that this is NOT a problem limited to females. In fact, 46% of victims are boys/male. You can find more detailed statistical info by clicking here for the National Human Trafficking Hotline website.
The following list of indicators may help you recognize potential victims so you can make a report of your suspicions:
- Appearing malnourished
- Appearing injured or having signs of physical abuse
- Avoiding eye contact, social interaction, and law enforcement
- Responding in manners that seem rehearsed or scripted
- Lacking personal identification documents
- Lacking personal possessions
2.) Learn and teach the recognized distress signal of violence
Know this signal and teach it to your friends and family. As Jack explained in the video above, it can save lives!
3.) Know the number for the National Human Trafficking Hotline
The number is (888) 373-7888. Another way to remember it easily is 888 – 3737 – 888.
Put the phone number in your phone contact list!
Jack Hall is working tirelessly to stop human trafficking. He’s also running for sheriff in 2024. Please click here for his website and here for his upcoming Ohio events.
Please share your thoughts in the comment box below…
What did you learn from this article/interview?
Are you ready to teach the distress signal of violence to others?
I was aware of the hand signal but had not thought of looking for it after someone bumps you. Next time I will look for it rather than wasting negative thoughts of “how rude” the person was. Good interview!
This is excellent information to share, Kathryn. Thank you!
Kathryn this is a wonderful interview, taking on a hard topic we should all be aware of. I wouldn’t have watched this if it wasn’t posted on this source because I didn’t think it related to me, but now I see myself as a likely safe person. Thanks.