Global Anti-Trafficking Alliance Birmingham - GAAB

❓ What is something all of these recruitment methods have in common?

A. Areas of poverty�
B. They began as relationships�

The answer? B. They began as relationships.

It’s more common for someone to be trafficked by a person they know than by a stranger.

Traffickers rarely start with threats. They start with trust. With attention. With what looks like care. But here’s the truth:�
The same thing that can be used to exploit someone, a relationship, can also be the very thing that protects them. Parents who stay involved. Teachers who notice behavior changes. Friends who ask deeper questions. Neighbors who check in.

We are each other’s first line of defense.

Safe relationships act as a shield. When someone is surrounded by support, traffickers can’t recruit easily without someone raising a red flag.

That’s why understanding the signs of recruitment matters. The more informed we are, the more protected our communities become.

A21’s free resource library equips people to recognize dangerous relationships early, build safe connections, and prevent exploitation before it begins. Because awareness isn’t just information, it’s protection.

Visit A21.org/Relationship to download our Safe Relationships Guide and start building stronger, safer connections today.

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Pelham, Alabama | A21 October 19, 2024: We're on the move. We're taking ground. Can you hear it? The sound of thousands of footsteps. The new abolitionists are here.

Back to School, Back to Making a Difference!

When it comes to supporting kids in navigating the child welfare system, there's no better time than now! Reach out to your local CASA office and discover the incredible ways you can make a real impact as we gear up for the new school year.

Whether it's providing school supplies, offering your time, or advocating for their needs, every act of kindness counts in empowering these young hearts to succeed. Let's come together as a community and help foster brighter futures for these amazing kids! Visit casaofshelbycounty.org today!

🎧🎧🎧PODCAST! Our upcoming trip to Congo will focus on serving our women and children who have experienced trauma. In the linked podcast, therapist Michelle shares the link between trauma and orphanhood and her experience in offering trauma therapy at Mwana.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mwana-villages/id1536452497?i=1000560012489

Every mother should be able to protect her child from statelessness.

Yet, in 24 countries worldwide, women are still unable to pass on nationality to their children. This , join our call to .

Not exactly the kind of picture one thinks of when thinking of celebrating Mother's Day. In Alabama, there are currently over 14,000 children, abused and neglected children, in foster care. Our goal is to provide a dedicated Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer for every one of these children, to give them a voice and help them thrive in a safe and loving home. With your support, "Together We Will" achieve that goal. Learn how you can help:
https://alabamacasa.org/

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at LUV! Today, we’re celebrating how mothers love and nourish their families and communities. In Sudan and South Sudan, mothers are tasked with the added stress of providing safety for their children as they navigate the challenges and dangers of life in a warzone.

Will you remember those mothers as you celebrate your own today? Consider giving a gift to LUV that honors your mom and mothers around the globe: https://liftupthevulnerable.org/give/

We’ll send them a special email about your donation in their honor when you do.