Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative

The Diocese of Fort Worth, under the leadership of Bishop Michael Olson, has launched a vital initiative through the Office of Safe Environment and Office of Catholic Schools to combat human trafficking in our community. This program aims to educate our community—especially parents, caregivers, and young people—about the serious issue of human trafficking and to empower them with information on how to report suspected threats or incidents of human trafficking.

Town Hall Initiative
(November 18, 2024)

Diaconate Presentation
(November 23, 2024)

High School Awareness
(January 2025)

Objectives

• Raise Awareness: Increase understanding of the facts about human trafficking at national, state, and local levels.
• Empower Parents and Caregivers: Provide essential resources to help protect children and vulnerable individuals.
• Educate Young People: Equip students with knowledge to recognize the signs and dangers of trafficking and how to report threats or concerns to trusted individuals.

Through the Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative, we aim to foster a safer environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our community, creating informed advocates who can recognize and respond to potential threats of human trafficking.

Collaborators

What is Human Trafficking?

Human trafficking is a severe violation of human dignity. It strips individuals of their freedom and treats them as commodities for exploitation. Everyone is created in the image of God and deserves to live with respect, safety, and dignity. Human trafficking robs people of these basic rights, making it an issue that affects us all.

Did you know?

• 4.8 million people are trapped in forced sexual exploitation global (Source: International Labor Organization and Walk Free Foundation)
• 2,373 human trafficking reports were received by the National Human Trafficking Hotline from Texas in 2023, of that 583 reports were from victims or survivors.

 

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Contacts:

Sandra Schrader-Farry
Director of Safe Environment
817-945-9334

Patrick McGrail
Assistant Director of Safe Environment
817-945-9341

Alma Garcia
Safe Environment Coordinator
817-945-9342

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