by Stephanie Anderson
If you know or suspect someone is a victim of human trafficking,
contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 (TTY: 711) or SMS text 233733.
Human trafficking is a global tragedy and a $99-million-a-year criminal enterprise in the nation with only about 1% of victims currently being rescued, according to the U.S. Department of Defense. With January being National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, educating every employee in a company is critical to identifying potential victims and increasing the rescue rate. As an industry, we need to familiarize ourselves and take advantage of all of the available multifamily-focused resources, including Human Trafficking Truths: A Guide to Saving Lives in Your Community, in order to raise awareness and bring an end to a grave issue that harms tens of millions.
Read Stephanie Anderson’s article in Rental Housing Journal.