{"id":37486,"date":"2025-02-07T15:39:48","date_gmt":"2025-02-07T15:39:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adra.org\/?p=37486"},"modified":"2026-04-16T08:43:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T08:43:34","slug":"adra-raises-awareness-about-human-trafficking-prevention-during-super-bowl-lix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adra.org\/pt\/adra-raises-awareness-about-human-trafficking-prevention-during-super-bowl-lix","title":{"rendered":"A ADRA sensibiliza para a preven\u00e7\u00e3o do tr\u00e1fico de seres humanos durante a Super Bowl LIX"},"content":{"rendered":"

SILVER SPRING, MD (February 7, 2025)<\/strong> \u2013 The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is shining a spotlight on the alarming rise of human trafficking during major events like the Super Bowl. While these large gatherings attract millions of spectators, they also create an environment where traffickers can exploit the surge in activity and anonymity to profit from vulnerable individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is Human Trafficking?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Human trafficking involves the recruitment, transportation, or harboring of individuals through force, fraud, or deception for exploitation and financial gain. Victims can be men, women, or children, with women and girls disproportionately affected. They may be subjected to forced labor, used as child soldiers, coerced into forced marriages, or subjected to organ trafficking, among other forms of abuse. According to the United Nations, millions of people worldwide are trapped in human trafficking or modern slavery, exploited across industries such as agriculture, construction, domestic work, and prostitution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Human Trafficking Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • About 50 million people are victims of human trafficking globally, including 28 million in forced labor and 22 million in forced marriages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Approximately 12 million children are victims of human trafficking worldwide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Women and girls make up more than half of those affected by human trafficking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • In 2024, over 113,000 human trafficking victims were identified.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Human trafficking is the second-most profitable illegal industry in the United States.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Trafficking for prostitution is the most prevalent form of trafficking in the U.S.
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    Law Enforcement Operations and Recent Trends<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Recent law enforcement operations underscore the growing threat of human trafficking during high-profile events, prompting targeted efforts and collaborations with local businesses, hotels, and prevention organizations. For instance, during the 2023 Super Bowl in Arizona, trafficking sting operations led to multiple arrests and the rescue of several victims. Similarly, at San Diego Comic-Con 2024, California’s Human Trafficking Task Force arrested 14 people and rescued 10 victims, including a child. During Super Bowl week in 2024, 13 youngsters were rescued by authorities in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    “The Super Bowl and other major events offer traffickers a window of opportunity to exploit the surge in visitors, preying on the most vulnerable,” says ADRA International\u2019s Vice President for Humanitarian Affairs, Imad Madanat. “Now, more than ever, we must rise to the challenge\u2014seizing these moments to raise awareness, inspire action, and strengthen global efforts to end human trafficking. This pervasive crime impacts people from all walks of life and every corner of the world. Together, we can stand against this injustice and bring hope to those whose voices have been silenced.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

    ADRA\u2019s Ongoing Efforts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    ADRA collaborates with trusted organizations and the Adventist Church in various countries to combat human trafficking. Their efforts focus on raising awareness about the warning signs, supporting survivors, and offering resources to help prevent individuals from falling into dangerous situations. Experts note that people in unstable circumstances\u2014such as those estranged from family, minors living alone, or children from low-income households\u2014are particularly vulnerable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u201cAt ADRA, safeguarding isn\u2019t just a policy\u2014it\u2019s a commitment,\u201d says ADRA\u2019s Global Safeguarding Advisor, Beryl Hartman. \u201cEvery person we serve deserves to feel safe, valued, and protected. We work tirelessly to ensure that dignity, respect, and security are at the heart of everything we do.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Strengthening Communities, Preventing Exploitation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    ADRA Thailand’s Keep Girls Safe program recipients participate in career workshops. Photo credit: ADRA<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    ADRA\u2019s initiatives, such as the Keep Girls Safe program in Thailand, help young women pursue sustainable careers and reduce their vulnerability to trafficking. Additionally, ADRA promotes year-round vigilance, encouraging communities to recognize that trafficking doesn\u2019t stop after major events. For example, ADRA\u2019s program in Brazil helps rehabilitate children rescued from gang-controlled areas, many of whom have experienced abuse and exploitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What You Can Do to Help<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    ADRA urges attendees of the Super Bowl or any major event to stay vigilant and report suspicious activity. Recognizing the warning signs of human trafficking can be the first step in saving a life. Indicators that someone may be a trafficking victim, particularly women and children, include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Avoiding eye contact or appearing fearful of authorities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Lacking identification or personal belongings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Poor physical or dental health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Tattoos or branding, often on the neck or lower back.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Small children working in family-run businesses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Living in workplaces or areas with barred windows and security measures to keep people inside.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

      Protect Yourself and Others<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Be cautious of online scams offering fake job opportunities or modeling gigs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Block and report inappropriate messages on social media.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Avoid oversharing personal details or photos online, as traffickers may use social media to recruit victims.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        ADRA invites the public to join the fight against human trafficking and contribute to creating a safer world for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Together, we can combat human trafficking and protect the dignity of every individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        If human trafficking is suspected or assistance is needed, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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