Lynn’s Warriors Statement On SUPER BOWL WEEKEND:
Given the large number of fans who watch and attend the Super Bowl and other major events, the NFL and other organizations provide a great opportunity to raise awareness about human trafficking.
As indicated by recent reports from It’s a Penalty, an organization that runs human trafficking awareness campaigns around major events, “public education and awareness campaigns play a vital role in increasing public understanding of child safeguarding and protection from abuse and exploitation.” For the Las Vegas Super Bowl last year, It’s a Penalty launched a survivor-focused campaign aiming to combat human trafficking and exploitation. The campaign rolled out around Las Vegas ahead of the Super Bowl, and 73% of people surveyed indicated the campaign raised their awareness of how to report suspected human trafficking and sexual exploitation.
Shining a spotlight on human trafficking raises awareness not only during major events but also in everyday life. Greater awareness increases the likelihood of communities actively responding to the crime.