The Guardian Project
Additional Resources
Books
Documentaries
Resources and Reports
- Mapping the Demand – who’s buying, where and how in MN
- What’s porn got to do with it? – the link between porn and the sex industry
- Mapping the Market – the business behind sex trafficking
- Human Trafficking in MN report by The Advocates for Human Rights
- State Report Cards by Shared Hope International
- Polaris National Hotline Reports
- Resources for Parents – Internet safety, addressing sexting and porn
Self-guided trainings
- Bring We Are God’s Answer 6 week, self-facilitated, MN focused course to your church or faith-based community group. Content created in partnership with Christ Presbyterian Church in Edina, MN.
- Bring Shared Hope International’s Faith in Action Kit, focused on national human trafficking trends, to your church or faith-based community group.
How to spot it
The individual(s) in question: Is not free to leave or come and go as he/she wishes Is under 18 and is providing commercial sex acts Works excessively long and/or unusual hours Poor Mental Health or Abnormal Behavior Avoids eye contact Appears malnourished Shows signs of physical abuse Has few or no personal possessions Is not in control of his/her own money Is not allowed or able to speak for themselves
What do I do if I think someone is being trafficked?
- Don’t intervene directly – these situations can be much more dangerous than they appear.
- To request help or report suspected human trafficking, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888. Or text HELP to: BeFree (233733).
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