The International Labor Organization estimates that 5 million children at this moment are caught up in human trafficking. Trafficking takes place when someone’s vulnerability is exploited for profit. January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Knowing your own vulnerabilities and supporting others is something you can do to prevent trafficking. Learn more about what you can do at http://love146.org/prevent

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If this poem is bringing up anything for you, you deserve support. Visit http://love146.org/youth to find hotline numbers, learn about online safety, or be ready if someone you know needs help.

Founded in 2002, Love146 is working to end child trafficking through survivor care and prevention education.