{"id":4691,"date":"2020-12-08T09:32:25","date_gmt":"2020-12-08T15:32:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/5stonestaskforce.org\/?page_id=4691"},"modified":"2021-01-07T11:57:09","modified_gmt":"2021-01-07T17:57:09","slug":"take-action","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/5stonestaskforce.org\/take-action\/","title":{"rendered":"Take Action"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.2.1&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.2.1&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.2.1&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h1>TAKE ACTION<\/h1>\n<p>The more people that know what signs to look for, the more tips that get made and ultimately more victims are saved. One way to be involved is to help increase awareness and training in your community. Submit the form on our Contact Us page to request a presentation.<\/p>\n<p>Another way to get involved is to <strong>volunteer<\/strong>. There are many ways to support survivors and fight against human trafficking. Here are some examples.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Handwritten Notes\/Cards<\/strong>.\u00a0 Write notes\/letters\/cards with an encouraging message to the Victims\/Survivors. Survivors are often traumatized and discouraged. They need to know someone cares about them. The notes will be delivered by Homeland Security or various agencies to victims. Do not address envelope and leave unsealed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gift Cards<\/strong>.\u00a0 Purchase $25 gift cards to Amazon, Walmart, or Target to be used by our advocate agencies to purchase clothes and necessities for victims.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bus Passes<\/strong>.\u00a0 Survivors need transportation to and from medical and counseling appointments and support groups.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Survivor Bags<\/strong>.\u00a0 Survivors with Unbound need backpacks, underwear, sports bras, t-shirts, sweatpants\/yoga pants, small soft throw blankets, journals &amp; adult coloring books. Salvation Army also needs puzzles, board games, DVDs, journals, stationary sets, devotionals, scarves, gloves, bed in a bag, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, combs, brushes, tissues, toilet paper, feminine hygiene travel size soap, shampoo, laundry detergent, towels, wash cloths, greeting cards, pens, and markers. Freedom Shield Foundation also needs welcome baskets and Go Bags for recovered survivors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Victim Advocate<\/strong>.\u00a0 Train with The Net to walk alongside a Survivor as they live life and recover from the trauma suffered at the hands of the traffickers or train with Alive at Last to mentor a survivor, helping them heal from trauma and find purpose. Another opportunity is to join Unbound and receive specialized training to assist with specific advocacy opportunities, like transporting survivors to appointments or providing support when a victim has been identified.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Victim Friend<\/strong>.\u00a0 Attend special events (typically during the day on Saturday) with The Net as they provide opportunities for the Survivors to mingle and meet women in our community that care about them. Be part of a small group of survivors by volunteering with Alive at Last.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trainer<\/strong>.\u00a0 Become an Unbound trainer and spread trafficking awareness in their Youth Prevention, Professional Training, or Community Outreach programs.<\/li>\n<li>Administrative.\u00a0 Assist Unbound with administrative opportunities, like filing, maintaining spreadsheets, and bulk mailings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Meal\/Dessert<\/strong>.\u00a0 Provide meal and or dessert to a support group meeting for survivors at The Net. Freedom Shield Foundation also needs meals provided at their safe house.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Security<\/strong>.\u00a0 This is an opportunity for men to help The Net by providing protection for Survivors as they attend weekly support group meetings. Both women and men are welcome to join the Security Monitoring Team of Freedom Shield Foundation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cyber-Patrol (Men)<\/strong>.\u00a0 Partner with The Net\u2019s MASE (Men Against Sexual Exploitation) program as they patrol the internet and disrupt the purchase of children.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transportation<\/strong>.\u00a0 Join Freedom Shield Foundation as they transport victims to and from their safe house and for necessary appointments or court appearances.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Event Planning and Coordination<\/strong>.\u00a0 Assist a group with an upcoming event to raise awareness or funds to fight against trafficking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Donate<\/strong>.\u00a0 Donate much needed funds to one of our worthy partner organizations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strip Club Ministry<\/strong>.\u00a0 Partner with Valiant Hearts in their ministry to women working in strip clubs as they bless them with bags containing various gifts and info on how to get help. They also need assistance stuffing the bags.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vote<\/strong>.\u00a0 Vote for candidates that will be tough on trafficking and provide needed resources for victims. Research State and local candidates and know their record on the issues.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contact Your Representatives<\/strong>.\u00a0 Be sure your representatives in all levels of government understand that you want the issue of trafficking to be dealt with in an effective manner including penalties against traffickers and Johns and restitution and support for the victims. This takes law enforcement resources to work the cases, a criminal system willing to prosecute the perpetrators and a John School to educate the individuals creating demand for trafficking victims.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Be a Voice in the Community<\/strong>.\u00a0 Educate yourself about trafficking in Tarrant County and then tell your friends, coworkers, church members and anyone who will listen what is happening to children in our community. There are still people who don\u2019t know this is happening here in Fort Worth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pray<\/strong>.\u00a0 Join the Freedom Shield Foundation\u2019s prayer team as they pray for both survivors as well as those fighting against trafficking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>**For contact information about any of the mentioned agencies, or for more information, submit the form on the Contact Us page.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The more people that know what signs to look for, the more tips that get made and ultimately more victims are saved. 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