Name: Baily Reese 
How did I get involved in IMPACT?

• I had heard about IMPACT from a wide array of people I knew. From advisors to friends to coworkers, I had heard about this organization and was interested in getting involved and learning more. Before even coming to UGA I had been involved in extracurriculars relating to service but I was searching for something more. Hearing stories from my friends and looking on the IMPACT website motivated me to apply- the day before applications were due!!  I am currently involved in the IMPACT program now because I believe in what it stands for. The combination of service with an educational background and a critical lens really allows for growth and intentionality in service to manifest. 

Why am I interested in my trip focus? 

• I am interested in the trip focus of Human Trafficking because I think it’s an issue that is so widespread but not a lot of people understand what it entails. Human trafficking is more than just stealing people’s freedom for profit- but the majority of the country seems to think it can’t happen here, but it does! Areas such as Birmingham, Alabama and Atlanta, Georgia are some of the biggest areas involved in human trafficking. Ultimately, I wanted to work with this trip focus because it’s one that I have the most to learn from. I look forward to learning how to combat  this issue on the local and international levels.  

Favorite IMPACT memory?​

• This is such a hard question to answer because I truly have such great memories when it comes to IMPACT. If I had to choose one to share, it would probably be when my group (Memphis: HIV/AIDS Awareness and Advocacy) sat around a circle and shared our life milestones- hearing everyone’s story. But I will also never forget when we saw the National Civil Rights Museum and the Lorraine Motel. The neon lights were buzzing and it sparked a lot of great conversation with our group once we arrived back at our housing site. 

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Name: Aimee Ojwang 
How did I get involved in IMPACT?​

• Coming in as a transfer student in 2019, I was looking for different organizations on campus that would help me grow in community. With that, several people recommended me to try an IMPACT trip to not only meet other students from UGA, but also actively take part in doing service work for an ongoing issue. I was able to attend one of the Environmental Justice spring break trips and it allowed me to create amazing friendships with other students at UGA and learn about an issue that I never realized was so relevant. After I went on this trip, I knew I wanted to stay involved with IMPACT. I love everything that IMPACT does and I’m excited to be a part of that mission.

Why am I interested in my trip focus?

• Human Trafficking is an issue that I’ve always heard about but never really put in time to learn more about. I constantly hear that not only is it a big problem in America, but especially in Atlanta. I want to learn more about how prevalent human trafficking is in places where I wouldn't even expect. I'm also excited to learn how I can help to fight against human trafficking on not only a world-wide basis, but also locally. This is a problem that people tend to briefly know about, but at the same time there isn't enough awareness about it. I hope to learn new ways to truly advocate for the end of human trafficking. 

Favorite memory from an IMPACT trip?

• It's hard to pick one of my favorite memories (there's so many to pick from) but one that stands out to me is actually very simple. One day after a beach clean up, me and everybody else on my trip had some extra time to relax on the beach before we headed to the next place. Even though we weren't doing much, it was so fun to slow down and bond with everyone on the trip :) 

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ABOUT HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS AND ADVOCACY

            - Human Trafficking is described as the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act.
            - Even though human trafficking is generally described with sexual acts, it can also involve labor or domestic servitude
            -Every victim looks different: ranging from different ages, backgrounds, and ethnic groups.
            -The risk factors for human trafficking include being placed in foster or group homes, having limited adult supervision, being homeless, having a history of trauma, struggling with substance abuse, etc
            -Social media plays a big role into how people, especially young people, get trafficked.
            -Human Trafficking makes profit of around $150 Billion.​

TERMS TO KNOW:

1. Commercial Sex Act: Any sex act on account of which anything of value is given to or received by any person.
2. Labor Trafficking: the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision or obtaining of a person for labor or services, through the use of force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of subjection to involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage, or slavery.
3. Sex Trafficking: The recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for the purpose of a commercial sex act.
4. Pimp: The name that describes a person who procures prostitutes for people.

MORE ABOUT ​HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS AND ADVOCACY

ARTICLES:​
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 https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2019/09/human-trafficking     
- This article explains all aspects of Human Trafficking. What Human Trafficking is, who is at risk, resources for human trafficking, etc. 

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/92350-human-trafficking-recognizing-the-signs This article is about recognizing the signs of potential human trafficking. 

https://www.ice.gov/features/human-trafficking-victim-shares-story This article is about personal victims and the experiences that they have gone through.

https://abc3340.com/news/local/experts-human-trafficking-is-a-110-million-industry-in-birmingham This article explains the human trafficking business in Birmingham, Alabama, and how big it truly is.

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SOURCES:
https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1002437 

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Intersectional links: ​

• LGBTQ+ 
  • https://www.dressember.org/blog/the-link-between-lgbtq-youth-and-human-trafficking 
    • This article explains the huge link between lgbtq+ youth and human trafficking. Because of the lack of acceptance and other factors that LGTBQ+ youth have to deal with, it makes them more vulnerable to becoming a victim of human trafficking. 
  • https://polarisproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/LGBTQ-Sex-Trafficking.pdf
    • Article goes into detail about why LGBTQ+ youth are at a bigger risk for human trafficking. Most homeless youth are LGBTQ+ individuals which also correlates to their vulnerability. 

• Homelessness
  • https://endhomelessness.org/the-intersection-of-human-trafficking-and-homelessness/
    • Explains that homeless individuals are more likely to be involved with human trafficking, especially due to them having to meet their basic needs. 
• Immigration
  • https://www.centeronhumanrightseducation.org/links-immigration-migration-human-trafficking/
    • This article/ webpage goes into detail about how immigration and the migration of people can be impacted by human trafficking. It also offers insight into how strict immigration policy can impact human trafficking. Specifically it mentions how the relationship with ICE and the U.S. makes things complicated. 
• Systemic Racism
  • https://www.dressember.org/blog/systemicracismandtrafficking
    • This article goes into detail about the link between systemic racism against black people and human trafficking. It explains the different reasons that “contribute to the prevalence of black and minority women as trafficking victims.” 
• Disability
  • https://polarisproject.org/blog/2018/08/individuals-with-disabilities-may-face-increased-risk-of-human-trafficking/
    • This article goes into the detail about the increased risk of human trafficking in regards to individuals who have disabilities. It lists out several reasons why this population of people are at a larger risk than other populations (which is mainly due to their dependence on people).