Freedom Stickers containing the National Human Trafficking Hotline are placed in restroom stalls across the country as a pathway to freedom for victims of human trafficking. Research shows that posting the National Human Trafficking Hotline in public places is one of the best ways to stop human trafficking. As of 2017, Freedom Stickers are in public restrooms in all 50 states!
Public restroom stalls are a safe place for a victim of human trafficking to reach out for help because it is one of the only times that they are ever alone. Potential victims of human trafficking can memorize the number or use their cell phone to call or text the hotline. IN OUR BACKYARD knows of specific survivors who have been recovered as a result of Freedom Stickers. We know that Freedom Stickers save lives and our hope is that more victims of human trafficking would see a Freedom Sticker and begin on their path to freedom and restoration.
Freedom Stickers should go on the back of the restroom stall door, or on the mirror if there is no stall. The Stickers should be posted in both the Men’s and Women’s restroom. While a higher percentage of women are sex trafficked, boys and men are also victims of human trafficking. Additionally, public awareness is critical to stopping human trafficking and men represent the majority of the demand for sex trafficking in our country.
If you want to put Freedom Stickers up in restrooms here in Central Oregon, check out our website here.
