This Fair Trade Month, Harness the Power of Your Purchase

Guest post by Hope Druckenmiller As October and Fair Trade Month come to a close, we at Engage Together want to encourage you to take a moment to learn about the power of your purchase and how you can advocate for supply train transparency as a consumer, right where you are. Fair Trade certification is a sustainable sourcing certification program …

How to be a Vigilant Traveler & Ways the Travel Industry is Leading the Way

Guest post by Hope Druckenmiller Human trafficking is a crime that often involves travel – traffickers move victims by cars, planes, trains, and buses and between countries, states, or cities within a state. This summer, as you use multiple modes of transportation to travel for business or a vacation, take a few moments to view the following list of anti-trafficking …

Expand Your Knowledge and Impact this World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

Each year on July 30th, the United Nations and the international community commemorate the day as World Day Against Trafficking in Persons to raise awareness and encourage action. This year’s theme is “reach every victim of trafficking, leave no one behind.”  With over 50M victims, this is no small task.  And it will require every one of us to better …

Internet Safety Month: New Reports, New Resources, and Actions You Can Take

Guest post by Hope Druckenmiller June is Internet Safety Month, and with youth being out of school, at home, and online more often, we urge you to become aware of dangers facing kids and teens online as well as how you can address the topic of online safety with the youth in your life. At the end of May, which …

How You Can Support Youth and Families This Foster Care Awareness Month

Guest post by Hope Druckenmiller May is Foster Care Awareness Month, and with over 391,000 children and youth in foster care across the country, the needs are many.  But so are the opportunities.  And there are so many ways for you to help! Beyond becoming a foster parent (though consider that if you can), there are many ways to help …

Child Abuse Prevention Month: Resources and Tools to Help You Support Families and Children

Guest post by Hope Druckenmiller APRIL IS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH Did you know that April is Child Abuse Prevention Month?  This month, we would like to highlight resources from several different organizations that provide important information about this topic and advocate for the prevention of child abuse altogether. We are also excited to share an interview with Kimberly Perry …

Women’s History Month: Celebrating Solutions that Empower Survivors

Guest post by Hope Druckenmiller March is Women’s History Month, and March 8th was International Women’s Day; both focus on celebrating the achievements of women, past and present. This month, it is also important to acknowledge the injustices women face, including human trafficking and exploitation, which are human rights violations that disproportionately affect women and girls all around the world. …

Moving from Awareness to Action: How You Can Advocate for Healthy Relationships This Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Guest post by Hope Druckenmiller Human Trafficking Awareness Month January was National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, also known as Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Organizations, groups, and justice advocates shared a wealth of articles, resources, and knowledge that helped spread awareness and insight about human trafficking. (And if you still find yourself looking for a place to start, we …

Resource Roundup

  As school lets out and children are at home more, accessing phones, internet, and games, it is critical to know how to keep them safe. With the number of CyberTipline reports increasing 35% from 2020 to 2021, kids and youth of all ages are at-risk. This month, we have rounded up key resources for kids, teens, parents, and caregivers …