BRICK TOWNSHIP — The New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking (NJCAHT) will present a program at the Brick Library discussing the global effort to derail the criminal enterprise that generates $150 billion in profits each year and victimizes nearly 30 million people. The program called: “Human Trafficking 101: Overview and Prevention” will take place at the Ocean County Library Brick Branch at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 20.
In this informational program in observance of Human Trafficking Prevention Month, according to the library, a NJCAHT representative will enlighten attendees about what constitutes human trafficking, how and where it is likely to occur, and what one can do if they encounter it.
The Short Hills-based coalition consists of volunteers throughout the Garden State, certified through training by the Washington D.C. nonprofit Polaris Project that works with survivor-led groups, support providers, businesses and officials in government and law enforcement.
According to NJCAHT figures, 11,500 cases were reported in 2019 in the United States alone.
NJCAHT estimated that worldwide, 75% of victims are women and children.
The NJCAHT website features data, definitions, videos and information about its four volunteer committees.
To register for the free program visit: tinyurl.com/OclBTrafficking.
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