SBACT

Santa Barbara Alliance for Community Transformation

[SBACT @sbactnow]

"In 2019, CA had a total of 1,507 trafficking cases reported to the National Human Trafficking Hotline. Awareness about human trafficking is crucial so survivors can be identified and supported. For more, please visit https://t.co/AZ3KOROGRD

#humantraffickingawarenessmonth"

[SBACT @sbactnow]

In a 2019 @Polaris_Project national study, 61% of survivors were recruited by intimate partners and family members, as opposed to job offers or fraudulent recruitment. Traffickers are not always strangers. For more, visit https://t.co/cb2n2fA54Y

[SBACT @sbactnow]

"Join us this evening throughout SB County as we stand in solidarity with local survivors of human trafficking and recognize their resilience moving forward.

For event details, visit https://t.co/gGUkDTNTi0.

#humantraffickingawarenessmonth #transformsb"

[SBACT @sbactnow]

"Human Trafficking does not pertain solely to one age group. Between 2017-2020, survivors identified in SB ​County fit a wide age range. This reality is important for everyone's safety and for informing how we support local survivors.
#humantraffickingawarenessmonth #transformsb"

[SBACT @sbactnow]

"Human Trafficking comes in many different forms. In 2019 alone, the U.S. National Human Trafficking Hotline received reports of more than 1,200 instances of labor trafficking alone. For more information visit https://t.co/hD6iLbFwp7

#humantraffickingawarenessmonth"

[SBACT @sbactnow]

Good Samaritan Shelter provides an emergency and transitional shelter for adult survivors of trafficking in SB County. This is no small task, given the complexities of trauma and safety faced by these survivors. We are grateful for our partners at Good Samaritan Shelter!

[SBACT @sbactnow]

"Join us Jan 20 at 5:30pm for a virtual vigil in solidarity with trafficking survivors in SB County. We will hear from local leaders and service providers as we recognize those who have been exploited locally.

Register for the Zoom vigil at https://t.co/uskWtAp6dL"

[SBACT @sbactnow]

"Today is #wearblueday / Human Trafficking Awareness Day. We #wearblue to recognize survivors and to educate others about the reality of trafficking in our community. For more information, visit https://t.co/gGUkDTNTi0

#humantraffickingawarenessmonth #transformsb"

[SBACT @sbactnow]

Labor trafficking occurs in the US and in other developed countries but is reported at lower rates than sex trafficking. It is important to acknowledge and learn about all types of human trafficking. To learn more visit https://t.co/BUMgowxEhp
#humantraffickingawarenessmonth

[SBACT @sbactnow]

"January 11th is Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Join us by wearing blue to recognize survivors in our midst and use this opportunity to educate our peers that human trafficking is happening right here in SB County. We hope to see you #wearblue!

#humantraffickingawarenessmonth"

[SBACT @sbactnow]

"The @ncrccpc is a non-profit that aims to reduce the incidence of and vulnerability to sexual assault, child abuse, and human trafficking through education and prevention skills to community children and adults. Thank you @ncrccpc!

#humantraffickingawarenessmonth #transformsb"

[SBACT @sbactnow]

This month is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Our HT Task Force has worked hard to put together events to bring awareness to this issue in SB County and show how to get involved in the fight against trafficking.
For complete event details, please visit https://t.co/lmvJwrM3Tv

[SBACT @sbactnow]

As HT Awareness Month approaches we hope you come out on January 20th to join us for vigils to honor survivors of HT. Vigils will be held at UCSB, Westmont, and De La Guerra Plaza at 5:30 p.m. For a complete listing of event details, visit https://t.co/gGUkDTNTi0

[SBACT @sbactnow]

We are excited to launch the Community Food Collaborative with lead sponsor @juliachildjcf, SB restaurants, and more to prepare/distribute meals to our unsheltered population during #COVID19. Please donate to this project at https://t.co/FdUj2WRX3g.

#sbfoodcollaborative

[SBACT @sbactnow]

Want to support local survivors of trafficking? Donate to a shopping fund so survivors can purchase their own clothes!

Please visit https://t.co/stQCLKmfEp for more information or to donate.

[SBACT @sbactnow]

Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday! Keep an eye out for updates on tomorrow’s Healthy Food Pantry at Harding with the Westside Health Collaborative, and head over to https://t.co/pjRK35OKpb to support the work of the WHC!

[SBACT @sbactnow]

Only two more days till #GivingTuesday! Take a look at these stories from our Westside Health Collaborative partners and click this link to contribute to more success like this on the Westside.
https://t.co/o8o3xjialm

[SBACT @sbactnow]

Learn more about the amazing things happening on the Westside! Check out Roberto Plascencia's story on the Healthy Food Pantry at Harding by clicking on this link: https://t.co/A08WBtyizS

[SBACT @sbactnow]

Happy Black Friday! While you're out shopping some great deals, take a minute to click this link (https://t.co/pjRK366lNL) and donate to our #GivingTuesday campaign, which ends in 4 days - you don't want to miss out on all the great work happening on the Westside. #sbgives

[SBACT @sbactnow]

We're so thankful for you and your support of SB ACT as we work together to engage our city in serving our friends without homes, survivors of human trafficking, and the Westside. There are 5 days until #GivingTuesday - help us reach our $20,000 goal here: https://t.co/pjRK366lNL