January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, a time to focus on education, prevention, and community collaboration. Human trafficking does not always look dramatic or obvious. It often begins with vulnerability, manipulation, and unmet needs. Awareness and prevention start when communities are informed, connected, and willing to work together.
At Women’s Life Center, we believe prevention is strongest when people come together to learn, support one another, and protect those who are most vulnerable. This month offers an important opportunity to strengthen those efforts across southeastern North Carolina.
Community Recognition and Proclamation Efforts
Through the Southeastern NC Human Trafficking Coalition, Women’s Life Center is participating in the presentation of a Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month proclamation in January. Municipal recognition helps bring attention to the realities of trafficking and highlights the importance of education, prevention, and coordinated response.
These proclamations serve as a reminder that human trafficking is a community issue. Awareness and prevention require participation from local leaders, educators, nonprofits, faith communities, medical providers, and concerned citizens.
Coalition and Multidisciplinary Team Meetings
The Southeastern NC Human Trafficking Coalition and the North Carolina Human Trafficking Multidisciplinary Team meet regularly to support education, prevention efforts, and collaboration across sectors.
Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 4:00 PM at Brunswick Community College, located in the Odell Williamson Auditorium classroom. These meetings are open to community members who want to learn more about trafficking prevention, share resources, and support coordinated community response.
Participation provides an opportunity to better understand risk factors, warning signs, and ways to strengthen protective networks throughout the region.
Ways to Get Involved This Month
Human Trafficking Awareness Month is also a meaningful time to consider personal involvement and community support.
Volunteering
Volunteers play an important role in education, outreach, and creating safe spaces for women. Opportunities include client support, community education, event assistance, and advocacy work. Each role helps strengthen prevention efforts and provide compassionate care.
One Time Giving
One time donations help meet immediate needs and support ongoing services for women navigating crisis, recovery, or transition. These gifts help ensure care remains free, confidential, and accessible.
Monthly Giving
Monthly partners provide steady, reliable support that allows services to continue throughout the year. Recurring gifts help sustain education, prevention, and support programs while strengthening long term community impact.
Standing Together for Prevention and Hope
Human trafficking prevention is rooted in awareness, education, and care. When communities are informed and engaged, protective networks grow stronger. Women’s Life Center remains committed to walking alongside women with dignity, compassion, and support while working collaboratively with community partners to promote safety and prevention.
January is a time to learn, connect, and take meaningful steps forward together.
Learn more and find trusted resources:
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