Texas Trucking Association Launches Anti-Sex Trafficking Campaign

The Texas Trucking Association has launched a new campaign titled 'Boys and Young Men are Sex Trafficked Too' to raise awareness about sex trafficking, highlighting that up to 50% of victims are boys. This initiative aims to educate the public, particularly truck drivers, on the risks faced by young males in human trafficking situations. The campaign includes semi-trucks displaying signs to promote awareness throughout Texas, which is noted as having a significant trafficking problem nationwide. Concurrently, organizations like Street Grace are conducting awareness events and educating communities on identifying potential victims and preventing trafficking. In Texas, the fight against human trafficking is gaining traction with collaborative efforts among various non-profits and law enforcement agencies, emphasizing the importance of collective action in combating this issue. Awareness and education are critical components in addressing the epidemic, as many remain unaware of the broad scope of human trafficking beyond gender stereotypes.