A day to remember an Indigenous loved one who has gone missing or been murdered.
The MMIP crisis highlights the disproportionately high rates of violence, missing persons cases, and murders experienced by Native Americans and Alaska Natives compared to the overall population. Factors contributing to this crisis include historical government policies, land seizures, and ongoing violence within Indigenous communities.
Efforts are underway to address the MMIP crisis, including improved data collection, increased funding for investigations and victim services, and raising awareness about the issue. The Department of Justice (DOJ) is committed to working with Tribal nations to improve the federal response to MMIP and bring justice to victims and their families.
Yesterday we were welcomed by the Lexington, NE. Rotary Club to start a discussion on a variety of ways someone can be recruited and then exploited in the crime of Human Sex Trafficking. There are more than 8 intersections, we are well aware of within Human Trafficking but due to time constraints we had to limit the intersections. Several of the club members had been previously educated on the issue and others had already made the commitment to “Becoming Part Of The Solution”.
You can make a commitment to “Becoming Part Of The Solution” as well by doing the following;
Increase awareness and cultural sensitivity in Health Care and Behavioral Health Care practices, advocate for the implementation of lessons to be delivered to students in all levels of education and religious communities. Help to educate community members of all ages in public spaces.
Rocio Casanova Library Children’s Specialist & Jennifer Norton Library Director
Last week we offered a free training on Human Trafficking to 18 individuals who came to meet the “Meet the Author” event at the Lexington Public Library. Not a single book sold but our mission was accomplished for the day; spreading awareness. The audience gave positive feedback and many said that they were going to share what they learned with their friends and families.
So far we have been able to offer trainings and resources to 751 people since Aug 1, 2024. In large part it is due to the people and business in Dawson and Gosper counties in NE who support us.
Please share the link below as you see fit, thank you in advance for helping raise awareness! Every dollar we raise will be used to fight against Human Trafficking.
Please contact Traffic Stop if you want more information on the Human Trafficking Drill we have created at 308.325.9078 or 308.325.1657 or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Traffic.stop.23
The day started with all volunteers and board members in prayer. The 5K was quick to follow. Please click on the link below to read more about the event.
After an anti-trafficking presentation for our 5K participants at Canyon Lakes Brewery a new crowd joined us for a Pit Master contest.
The Winners “Ron and David Mayer”, “Central Ne Human Trafficking”, and “Gustavo Ruiz & Gerardo Alonzo” we all in high spirits.
Dawn and Shawn Cromer were our professional level BBQs who served with a full heart and willingness to fight against this crime. One of the best parts of the day was having fun while discussing such a heavy topic.
Traffic Stop is hosting a fund raiser to purchase needed standardized Anti-Human Trafficking material. Please support us by donating or sharing our event details.
Before the fun in the sun begins in 8/31/24 we wanted to raffle a few items, please see below
$5.00 per ticket or $20.00 for 6 tickets
If you would like to participate please PM us here at Traffic Stop and we will get your tickets into the drawing. The winners will be notified on 8/31/24.
Also, a big thank you to Omni Sharp, Tyson Foods, and Prime Edge.
In 2023, statistics indicated that 900 known individuals per month were sold and consumed for someone else’s profit in Nebraska alone. Nebraska is currently number 12 in the United States for the per capita number of humans bought and sexually consumed. Furthermore, Lexington is number 5 in the state of Nebraska. These statistics are unacceptable. All people deserve respect and choice. Nebraska is known as The Good Life state. It is anything but good for our young people trapped in mental, emotional, spiritual, sexual, and physical bondage to their trafficker.
Perpetrators are hunting and snaring our most precious resource for our future…our children. The human trafficking epidemic has worsened with the heightened use of the internet and after extreme isolation during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Human Trafficking has evolved from kidnapping and exploitation, and although that continues, our children are less likely to be snatched away. Rather, perpetrators are developing relationships and soliciting these children under our noses unbeknownst to their parents or family, via electronic devices within the victim’s home.
Traffic Stop is a grassroots non-profit organization. Our purpose is to provide educational training on Human Sex Trafficking and how to prevent it from occurring.
Adults who cherish children and others who are at risk would benefit from facing the reality of this crime, even though it is a hard topic.
A few topics covered in our FREE presentations include;
Online Safety
Vetting friendships on and offline
artificial intelligence and its impact on Trafficking
Human Trafficking Drill
We can all learn to talk honestly with children about how to respond when people they do and do not know ask them personal questions, ways to do this are given to any attendee. By teaching safety skills to vulnerable populations we can keep them safer.
Please consider supporting this mission. The money received is dedicated to creating or purchasing a curriculum for Human Trafficking Training. Thank all who are ready to stand together in the fight for our children and our future as a country.
Raising Awareness about Human Trafficking 