This multi-media campaign will highlight the realities of human trafficking in the U.S.
Can You See Me? launch event to take place at Kemah City Hall, 1401 Hwy 146, Kemah, Texas 77565, 10:00 a.m., January 16, 2020
A new approach in the fight against modern-day slavery launches in Galveston County TX this week, as global anti-human trafficking organization A21, in partnership with the Outdoor Advertising Association of Texas and Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott, activates a statewide media campaign entitled C an You See Me?. Designed to equip the public to recognize indicators of human trafficking and report suspicious behavior to dedicated hotline numbers, the public awareness campaign is anticipated to reach tens of millions of commuters and will run until October 2020.
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Can You See Me?, a series of billboards that depict scenarios of the most common forms of human trafficking, are displayed in public spaces and transportation hubs across more than 70 Texas markets. The campaign urges members of the public who suspect human trafficking activity to call the Polaris National Human Trafficking Hotline and National Center of Missing and Exploited Children. In addition, First Lady Cecilia Abbott is featured on radio psa’s educating the public on human trafficking on iHeartRadio stations during the year.
“This statewide anti-trafficking awareness campaign is one we hope will be replicated by other states across the U.S. and the world,” said Christian Elliot, Global Development Director of A21. “We’re grateful to our partners, the Outdoor Advertising Association of Texas and First Lady Cecilia Abbott, who are taking Can You See Me? to the next level in Galveston County. We know this global campaign translates to real impact on the ground wherever it runs, and we’ve seen spikes in hotline activity and victims identified and assisted as a direct result.”
Anyone who suspects human trafficking activity should call the Polaris National Human Trafficking Hotline on 1- 888-373-7888 or the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST.
Press Launch Event Members of the press are invited to attend the campaign launch event, to be held at 10:00 a.m. on January 16, 2020 at Kemah City Hall, 1401 Hwy 146, Kemah, Texas 77565. See the press contact below for more information.
About A21 A21 is a global nonprofit organization determined to eradicate human trafficking through awareness, intervention, and aftercare. Currently operating in 12 countries, A21 aims to combat modern-day slavery through a multi- dimensional operational strategy: Reach, Rescue, and Restore. Through partnerships and the efforts of supporters all over the globe, A21 truly believes that a multitude of victims will be identified and assisted, and perpetrators will be brought to justice. A21.org
About Can You See Me? ‘Can You See Me?’ exists to bring awareness of the millions of women, men and children who are currently trapped in slavery across the world. By partnering with law enforcement, governments, businesses and NGOs, A21’s goal is to turn awareness into action. A21.org/CanYouSeeMe
Press contacts A21 Executive/Press info@A21.org
Governor’s Office: text Andrea Sparks at 512-695-3245
Galveston County DA’s office: Jack Roady at 409-766-2354
