January is recognized internationally as the month focused on raising awareness around human trafficking, also known as modern slavery.

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reports that globally:

• women are 55 to 60 percent of detected trafficked persons
• children are 27 percent of detected trafficked persons

The Blue Heart Campaign

Join the UNODC ‘s Blue Heart Campaign to raise awareness on the global crime of human trafficking and promote support for survivors in our communities. Visit UNODC’s website for more information on the Blue Heart Campaign.

If you or someone you know needs help due to a human trafficking situation, dial 911 from a landline or 340.772.9111 from a mobile phone in an emergency, if you are in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Contact the Women’s Coalition of St. Croix for free and confidential support services for victims and survivors, and 24-hour crisis intervention: 340.773.9272.