- TAKE ACTION -

There are many ways that you can get involved in the fight against sex trafficking now! Sign a petition, write your representives, host an informational gathering or show a film.

Below we've provided a list of action items for you to utilize in making your voice heard in the ongoing fight against sex trafficking.

• At home:
  • Show a film - go here for a list of films available for purchase
  • Provide speakers/speaking programs on the issue
  • Form your own anti-trafficking group to give voice to this issue in your area
  • Appear on local media
  • Educate your network of friends and colleagues
  • Travel wisely and urge your friends to do so
  • Report suspected trafficking by calling: (888) 373-7888

• Talk to your local, State and national representatives:
  • Interview local officials about what your city is doing on trafficking
  • Provide your city officials with informational materials on the subject
  • Ask your local, state and national representatives what they are doing on the issue
  • Support your State Representives/Senators in passing anti-trafficking legistlation for your State based on this Model Law from the U.S. Dept. of Justice (opens as a PDF)
  • Write officials of other countries about your concerns for trafficked women and children

• Educate yourself about sex trafficking:
  • Learn more about the global sex industry how it fuels trafficking
  • Learn more about how male demand drives the market for the trafficking of women
  • Learn that international trafficking and U.S. teen trafficking/ prostitution are one and the same systems
  • Learn to recognize trafficking victims -- here is a guide

• Students:
  • Write a class paper on sex trafficking
  • Do a campus/school radio show on the issue
  • Write a student newspaper article on the issue

And finally, the most important thing you can do is to support anti-sex trafficking groups that are already hard at work fighting this issue. For a list of these groups, see: Our Allies.

To donate to Captive Daughters and help fund the work we are doing to educate the public about sex trafficking, go to the Donations page.