Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Trafficking Prevention Month History

January was first declared as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month in 2010 by President Barack Obama saying, “I call upon the people of the United States to recognize the vital role we can play in ending modern slavery.” According to the Department of Defense, 20 percent of trafficking victims are children, and children of every gender, race, religion and socio-economic background can become victims of traffickers. Partners for Vulnerable Youth, through its Alliance for Children in Trafficking initiative, stands dedicated to fighting child trafficking and protecting vulnerable children.

Partners Events

Jan. 19: Join Alliance for Children in Trafficking (ACT) Co-chair Dr. Brenda Cassidy at 7 p.m. ET on NAPNAP's Facebook page to discuss the latest news and trafficking-related advocacy efforts.

Jan. 26: Health care providers, help us fight child trafficking by becoming an ACT Advocate so you can train your peers. ACT Chair Dr. Tresa Zielinski and Co-chair Dr. Brenda Cassidy will lead a virtual ACT Advocate training live via Zoom with updated information and data. Normally, ACT Advocate training is $40, but we are offering this training for free as a Trafficking Prevention Month special. Learn more about our ACT Advocates program and register for this innovative workshop and leadership opportunity today!

Clothing for the Cause!

Support Partners for Vulnerable Youth and demonstrate your stand against child trafficking by buying one of our stylish t-shirts from the NAPNAP store. Color choices are black and white, and you can purchase both women’s and men’s styles. Shirts are available through Jan. 31, and all proceeds from the sale of every shirt will go to NAPNAP Partners.

Partners News

International Update

From the Lone Star State to London! Partners President Dr. Jessica Peck presented virtually from her home outside Houston to a London audience at the Michael Rutter Centre for Children and Young People, Maudsley Hospital to raise awareness of child trafficking internationally. She has also been working to help physicians and other partners in Indonesia to adapt trafficking training offered by Partners to be culturally responsive in this country, achieving a national standard for all healthcare providers. As recognized international experts, we are branching out to help international partners protect vulnerable children!

Show Your Support

Donate

Along with buying one of our stylish t-shirts, you can donate to our GoFundMe Charity campaign to support our efforts. Proceeds will benefit the Alliance for Children in Trafficking and the exciting new initiatives we have planned to launch later in 2021. Your donations go directly to helping engage and equip advanced practice nurses across the country to effectively respond to and prevent child trafficking!

Play Trivia

Are you planning to attend NAPNAP’s national conference in March? Be sure to add our virtual trivia night to your conference registration. Join us on Wednesday, March 24 for a fun night of questions and test your knowledge for the opportunity to win prizes!! Proceeds will be split between Partners and the NAPNAP Foundation. Go to the NAPNAP conference page to start the registration process.

Amazon Smile

You shop, Amazon gives! Be sure to select Partners for Vulnerable Youth as your charity of choice on Amazon Smile.

NAPNAP Partners Founding Members

Thank you for your support!

• National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
• American Academy of Pediatrics
• American Association of Nurse Practitioners
• American Nurses Association
• American Organization of Nursing Leadership
• American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association
• Asian American Pacific Islander Nurses Association
• Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses
• Children’s Hospital Association
• Emergency Nurses Association
• National Association of Hispanic Nurses-Illinois
• National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health
• National Association of School Nurses
• National Nurse-Led Care Consortium
• National Student Nurses’ Association
• Organization for Associate Degree Nursing
• Partnership for Male Youth
• Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
• School-Based Health Alliance
• Shared Hope International

National, state and local organizations focused on improving the health and safety of vulnerable children are welcome to become partners of NAPNAP Partners or supporters of the Alliance. There are no fees or dues to become a partner.

* Founding Partners: Please send your organization’s updates to info@napnappartners.org and we’ll be happy to include them in future newsletters.