January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and we are ready.

We believe that we can become a community that is trafficking-proof, and we want you to join the movement. North Star Initiative has led the movement to end trafficking in Lancaster County since 2010, and we are committed to equipping our community to protect the vulnerable and empower survivors to reclaim their lives.

What can you do?

Understand the realities of trafficking. 👇

• “Underage women do not exist.” They are children.

• Traffickers target children, men and women because of buyers’ demand.

• Traffickers target vulnerable people.

• In Pennsylvania, most traffickers are looking for people online.

  Read the whole article here!

Join the movement to end trafficking! 👇

• Learn what to watch for. See something & say something!

• Create connections & resources for those in our community who could be vulnerable to exploitation.

• Support survivors’ healing & growth through volunteering and generosity. Even your coffee purchase could support NSI, through the generosity of our friends at Grounds for Restoration!

• Show up! Come to an all survivor-led panel on January 29th & get involved!

If you or someone you know needs help—or if you have information to report—please contact the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline at 1-888-373-7888. Text the letters "Befree" or the numbers 233733 to reach the National Human Trafficking Resource Center. Report concerns or suspicious activity to the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office.

Explore the Work of Our Partnering Agencies on the task force

• YWCA Lancaster

• ZOE International

Every step we take together builds a safer, more resilient Lancaster and Berks County. We believe that as we fill the gaps in our community so that the vulnerable are loved, connected, empowered and healed, we can end exploitation and trafficking. Let’s move forward—informed, united, and ready to act.