Why do we #WearBlue in January? CPAC’s Center for Combating Human Trafficking Raises Awareness in the Fight to End Modern Day Slavery

Every year on January 11th our country recognizes National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, to shed light on the issue of sex and labor trafficking that impacts every community across the United States. Known as the Blue Campaign, we take this day to encourage individuals to wear blue clothing as a powerful visual symbol to shine a light on the need to do more to support survivors and hold traffickers accountable. Ranging from Federal, state, and local government agencies to anti-trafficking advocates, CPAC joins our partners in focusing on prevention and protection by collaborating with partners across public and private industry to root out traffickers from our great nation. 

As we recognize National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, it is essential to acknowledge the dedicated steps CPAC’s Center for Combatting Human Trafficking is taking in 2024 to continue our fight. Our team is focused on educating government leaders on the need to provide policy solutions that remove the collateral penalties victims face when they come in contact with the criminal justice system, while enhancing punishment for those that coerce these victims into a life of crime. Breaking the chain of exploitation demands a compassionate approach, recognizing the complex journey survivors navigate and ensuring accountability for the traffickers themselves. January serves as a pivotal month for our Center, reinforcing the call to action for collective awareness, advocacy, and community engagement to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those impacted by human trafficking.