Human Trafficking
Awareness Month

Human Trafficking
Awareness Month

january is Human Trafficking Awareness/Prevention Month


What is Human Trafficking?

Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act. Every year, millions of men, women, and children are trafficked worldwide – including right here in the United States. It can happen in any community and victims can be any age, race, gender, or nationality. 


Human Trafficking Facts

  • As many as 50 million people worldwide have been victims of human trafficking
  • Human Trafficking thrives on poverty, conflict and climate change
  • Traffickers use everything from deception to violence to recruit and exploit their victims 
  • Traffickers can be anyone from members of an organized crime group to the victim´s own family
  • $236 billion dollars annually are the illegal profits from human trafficking
  • 1 in 6 of the more than 28,800 cases of children reported missing to NCMEC in 2023 were likely victims of child sex trafficking.


For more information, contact All Hands In at: 

Email: allhandsin3@gmail.com

Correspondence: 1337 Massachusetts Ave., PMB 121, Arlington, MA 02476



Human Trafficking Awareness Litany

HOPE

Leader:  God gave us the gift of Hope

People:  God is our Hope

Leader:  Hope is being able to see that there is light even in all the darkness

People:  God is our Hope

Leader:  With Hope, all things are possible

People:  God is our Hope

Leader:  God has a plan for each one of us to give hope and a future

People:  God is our Hope


All:  May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen. (Romans 15:13)


Prayer 

Creator God, we  come to you today in prayer for all of those who have been and are being harmed by human trafficking and exploitation. In this Human Trafficking Prevention/Awareness Month, we pray for an end to this evil which affects so many.in our world and in our own neighborhoods.


We thank you, oh God, for those who have come out of the darkness into the light. Help us to minister to them wisely, to support them in healing and growth, and to love them just as they are, where they are. Grace us and lead us in this work.


And for those who are still in the darkness, oh God, help us all to be beacons of light that draw them to safety, to healing, to you. Amen


All: May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen. (Romans 15:13)



All Hands In – Hands of Hope

H – Healing  Through our Sanctuary By the Sea Spiritual Retreat Program we lead women to spiritual healing through Jesus Christ

O -  Optimism  Our sewing studio and Take My Hand craft therapy programs teach women new skills and offer a safe community of women for support

P – Promise We provide Bibles, prayer support assisting women in building a relationship with God and understanding that God keeps his promises

E – Endurance  Recovering from trauma through physical, emotional and sexual abuse is a very slow and long process. AHI supports along the way with emergency financial assistance and gift cards to assist in surviving one day at a time.



Sharing Hope in your Community

During Human Trafficking Awareness month, here are a few things you can do to bring awareness and support vulnerable women.


  • At your worship service or community event, light a candle of hope to symbolize those who are in darkness. You can have a moment of silence or share a prayer.
  • Plan an awareness display at your church, library or public building with information and resources about human trafficking.  (www.allhandsinmass.org) (https://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign/what-human-trafficking)
  • Invite a member of All Hands In to come speak to your group in 2025 to learn more about the issue of human trafficking and how it affects your community
  • Having an event? Invite the All Hands In (Take My Hand) Rolling Store to sell survivor made and fair trade products to support AHI programs.
  • Host a book discussion that highlights women’s issues (human trafficking).  www.allhandsinmass.org 
  • Check in with your local police department to learn more about the training they have received and how you may support law enforcement.


Human trafficking affects millions across the globe.


January 11, 2025, is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, aka #WearBlueDay.


  • Throughout the month, Blue Campaign hosts several special events and educational activities, with a spotlight on #WearBlueDay.

  • Why blue? It’s the international color of human trafficking awareness.

  • We invite everyone to take photos wearing something blue and share them on social media with #WearBlueDay.


  • Email photos of your hands or tag us @allhandsinmass

  • If you need some inspiration, check out how others show their support to save lives and end human trafficking.


Join the fight.

Follow @DHSBlueCampaign on Facebook, X, and Instagram for more information.

january is Human Trafficking Awareness/Prevention Month


What is Human Trafficking?

Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act. Every year, millions of men, women, and children are trafficked worldwide – including right here in the United States. It can happen in any community and victims can be any age, race, gender, or nationality. 


Human Trafficking Facts

  • As many as 50 million people worldwide have been victims of human trafficking
  • Human Trafficking thrives on poverty, conflict and climate change
  • Traffickers use everything from deception to violence to recruit and exploit their victims 
  • Traffickers can be anyone from members of an organized crime group to the victim´s own family
  • $236 billion dollars annually are the illegal profits from human trafficking
  • 1 in 6 of the more than 28,800 cases of children reported missing to NCMEC in 2023 were likely victims of child sex trafficking.


For more information, contact All Hands In at: 

Email:allhandsin3@gmail.com

Correspondence: 1337 Massachusetts Ave., PMB 121, Arlington, MA 02476



Human Trafficking Awareness Litany

HOPE

Leader:  God gave us the gift of Hope

People:  God is our Hope

Leader:  Hope is being able to see that there is light even in all the darkness

People:  God is our Hope

Leader:  With Hope, all things are possible

People:  God is our Hope

Leader:  God has a plan for each one of us to give hope and a future

People:  God is our Hope


All:  May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.  (Romans 15:13)


Prayer 

Creator God, we  come to you today in prayer for all of those who have been and are being harmed by human trafficking and exploitation. In this Human Trafficking Prevention/Awareness Month, we pray for an end to this evil which affects so many.in our world and in our own neighborhoods.


We thank you, oh God, for those who have come out of the darkness into the light. Help us to minister to them wisely, to support them in healing and growth, and to love them just as they are, where they are. Grace us and lead us in this work.


And for those who are still in the darkness, oh God, help us all to be beacons of light that draw them to safety, to healing, to you. Amen


All:  May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen. (Romans 15:13)



All Hands In – Hands of Hope

H – Healing   Through our Sanctuary By the Sea Spiritual Retreat Program we lead women to spiritual healing through Jesus Christ

O -  Optimism   Our sewing studio and Take My Hand craft therapy programs teach women new skills and offer a safe community of women for support

P – Promise  We provide Bibles, prayer support assisting women in building a relationship with God and understanding that God keeps his promises

E – Endurance   Recovering from trauma through physical, emotional and sexual abuse is a very slow and long process. AHI supports along the way with emergency financial assistance and gift cards to assist in surviving one day at a time.



Sharing Hope in your Community

During Human Trafficking Awareness month, here are a few things you can do to bring awareness and support vulnerable women.


  • At your worship service or community event, light a candle of hope to symbolize those who are in darkness. You can have a moment of silence or share a prayer.
  • Plan an awareness display at your church, library or public building with information and resources about human trafficking.  (www.allhandsinmass.org) (https://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign/what-human-trafficking)
  • Invite a member of All Hands In to come speak to your group in 2025 to learn more about the issue of human trafficking and how it affects your community
  • Having an event? Invite the All Hands In (Take My Hand) Rolling Store to sell survivor made and fair trade products to support AHI programs.
  • Host a book discussion that highlights women’s issues (human trafficking).  www.allhandsinmass.org 
  • Check in with your local police department to learn more about the training they have received and how you may support law enforcement.


Human trafficking affects millions across the globe.


January 11, 2025, is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, aka #WearBlueDay.


  • Throughout the month, Blue Campaign hosts several special events and educational activities, with a spotlight on #WearBlueDay.

  • Why blue? It’s the international color of human trafficking awareness.

  • We invite everyone to take photos wearing something blue and share them on social media with #WearBlueDay.


  • Email photos of your hands or tag us @allhandsinmass

  • If you need some inspiration, check out how others show their support to save lives and end human trafficking.


Join the fight.

Follow @DHSBlueCampaign on Facebook, X, and Instagram for more information.

Human trafficking affects millions across the globe.


January 11, 2025, is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, aka #WearBlueDay.


  • Throughout the month, Blue Campaign hosts several special events and educational activities, with a spotlight on #WearBlueDay.

  • Why blue? It’s the international color of human trafficking awareness.

  • We invite everyone to take photos wearing something blue and share them on social media with #WearBlueDay.


  • Email photos of your hands or tag us @allhandsinmass

  • If you need some inspiration, check out how others show their support to save lives and end human trafficking.


Join the fight.

Follow @DHSBlueCampaign on Facebook, X, and Instagram for more information.

Kecia Lopes, MPA, MSW

Executive director
joco networking staffing solution

Kecia Lopes has spent her life in service to both her community and faith. She has served in various leadership roles in community organizations and churches. After 13 years in the banking industry, she changed her career path in 2006 and has devoted herself to the helping profession ever since. As a part-time Human Resource Development (HRD) Instructor at Johnston Community College, Kecia understands the need for individuals to develop their abilities, skills, and knowledge in preparation for entering the workforce.


Kecia holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Simmons College, School of Social Work, and a 2nd Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Southern California. She is a Licensed Minister and Social Worker. She has provided leadership services in several community organizations and served in local community churches.


Kecia has worked in the Department of Youth Services, where she provided trained youth to prepare them to enter the workforce. She was also a committed volunteer in the Teen Challenge Prison Ministry for both men and women. She journeyed on a mission trip to Rwanda, where she was part of a team that coordinated the digging of water wells in areas previously without clean water sources.


Among colleagues and program participants, Kecia is known for having an excellent ability to teach and explain complex ideas and principles that are easy to understand. She displays a strength of character, dedication to her community, generosity in giving, loving guidance, patience in listening, and an exceptional depth of faith in God.



Kecia’s dynamic attraction is attributed to her abundant level of patience with those who are in need of tools to be successful in society. She offers what she has learned willingly, patiently, and most importantly, professionally. Whether working with high-level executives, government or public officials, residents in homeless shelters, incarcerated men and women, youth and teens, school systems, or places of ministry, her high regard for the “individual” is unwavering. Kecia’s desire for individuals to function well in the confines of society and challenging environments is exemplary. She exhibits great humility and is known to be a role model in the city in which she lives and a magnetic mentor regionally.

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