LAS CRUCES - New Mexico State University students will present a human trafficking awareness event from 9 a.m. to noon April 27 at the Farmers and Crafts Market on the downtown mall.
The Polaris Project estimates 244,000 - Number of American children and youth are estimated to be at risk of child sexual exploitation, including commercial sex exploitation, in 2000. The average age for entry into prostitution is between 12 - 14. Human Trafficking is happening in America. New Mexico is not immune to this issue.
This event has been coordinated to bring awareness to the issue of Human Trafficking also known as Modern-Day Slavery. It is our shared responsibility to fight human trafficking. How can you help? You can help by learning all there is to know about Human Trafficking. This event will provide you with the information you need to know. Second, you can advocate for change, and last but certainly not least; you can keep an eye out in your community and report all suspicious activities to local authorities. As members of our community, we want to bring you the crucial information you need in order to combat this heinous crime against people. If someone you know were trafficked, would you just turn and walk away. For more information on Human Trafficking like our fellow classmates page on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stop-Human-Trafficking/451331894944341?fref=ts