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by jessica pittman, co-director

The Central Valley Justice Coalition has had some thought provoking discussions about this in the past (such as last week!) and this article addresses a few of many terms that we must choose to use or not use depending on the context.  Should we describe victims of human trafficking as slaves? Modern day slaves? What justifies this language choice, and are we thinking at all about how it influences people who hear it? How does it influence the people it describes?

Check out this blog as the author reflects on these questions as well, and post either here or there…and maybe we can all just think. about. our. words.

What do YOU think?

(please note, the blog we have referenced does not necessarily reflect the views of CVJC)

IF YOU OR SOMEONE
YOU KNOW IS:
  • Not getting paid for their labor
  • Not free to change employers
  • Being controlled by someone else
  • Being forced to do something they don’t want to do
  • Has been cheated into payment of debt upon arrival

You, he, or she may be a victim of human trafficking and eligible for free assistance.

Call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888.373.7888 for more information. Or, text INFO or HELP to BEFREE (233733)

Contact us at 559.725.1865 for support, resources, and consultation. You can also contact the Fresno Police Tip Line at 559. 621.5950

REPORT CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children CyberTip Report

REPORT TO THE F.B.I.

F.B.I. Electronic Tip Form

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