Reach out to the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline
Future Unchained has designed a detailed curriculum for youth to learn about human trafficking for the first time. The curriculum is divided into 7 sections, each with mini-quizzes to ensure the best understanding. You can view the entire curriculum here or access each individual section below:
| Section 1: the “What” And “Why” – Introduction And Facts 1.1 What is Human Trafficking? 1.2 What are The Subcategories Of Human Trafficking? 1.3 Why Should You Care? | Section 2: The “What” – Identifying Human Trafficking 2.1 What is Labor Trafficking 2.2 What is Sex Trafficking 2.3 The Common Means In The Human Trafficking Industry | Section 3: The “Who” 3.1 The Victims 3.2 The Traffickers 3.3 The Buyers |
| Section 4: Where Does Human Trafficking Happen? 4.1 Demographics of Human Trafficking Worldwide 4.2 Where Does Labor Trafficking Take Place? 4.3 Where Does Sex Trafficking Take Place? | Section 5: Identifying Victims 5.1 What are the Warning Signs of Human Trafficking? 5.2 Why do Victims Stay? | Section 6: Human Trafficking In Modern World 6.1 Impacts on the Economy 6.2 Trafficking in Popular Culture |
| Section 7: Our Approach 7.1 How to Confront Someone that We Suspect to be a Trafficker? 7.2 How Can We Help? |
Free Online Training Resources
Online Training Initiative Address Human Trafficking
Take general training or specialized courses for Labour Trafficking, Law Enforcement, Legal and Paralegal Professionals, Healthcare Professionals, Professionals Working with Children, or Professionals in the Hospitality Industry.
~ Takes 10-12 Hours to Complete
Polaris Project
Join us for our annual spring meetup to connect with community members and enjoy some seasonal activities.
July 23, 2024 · 10am – 2pm
UN Report
Addressing Human Trafficking Through Health Systems: A Scoping Review
UN Report
Trafficking in Persons Manual for Criminal Justice Practitioners
Movies, Films, and Documentaries
- Trade (2007)
Adriana, 13, is kidnapped in Mexico City by Russian sex traffickers as her criminal 17 years old brother starts looking for her.
- Blind Mountain (2007)
In the early 90s, Bai Xuemei, a young student, was deceived and sold to a remote village in northern China to become the “wife” of a local. She attempted to escape multiple times but her struggle is met with violence and assault. The situation further worsens when she reaches out to her family for help.
- I am Jane Doe (2017)
The film delves into the disturbing reality of how these innocent girls are lured and trapped in the clutches of the child sex trade. It uncovers the shocking tactics used by predators who exploit the anonymity of online classifieds to advertise and sell these young lives. Through meticulous research and interviews with survivors, the documentary brings to the forefront the desperate cries for help that often go unheard.
- Stopping Traffic: The Movement to End Sex-Trafficking (2017)
In a world where the issue of human trafficking often remains in the shadows, Stopping Traffic serves as a wake-up call for viewers to confront this grave human rights violation and take action. It challenges societal perceptions and urges individuals to become aware, educated, and involved in the fight against modern-day slavery that has trapped more than 27 million victims worldwide.
- Les Chatouilles (Little Tickles) (2018) — Based on True Story!
Odette, an 8-year-old girl who loves dancing and drawing grows up to realize that her childhood was full of abuse. She heals in the film as she continues her career as a professional dancer.
- Don’t Say My Name (2022)
Inspired by true events, Don’t Say My Name tells the story of human trafficking survivor Adriana, after she bravely escape her captors. We’ll follow her harrowing journey of survival as she navigates the road to recovery.
- Sound of Freedom (2023)
The film is based on the incredible true story of Tim Ballard, a former government agent whoturned vigilante who embarks on a dangerous mission to rescue hundreds of children from sex traffickers.