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PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world,
indeed it is the only thing that ever has." ~ Margaret Mead

Seattle Against Slavery initiates and collaborates with our partners to bring effective public awareness campaigns to the general public to educate, help prevent and mobilize volunteers against slavery and human trafficking. Please review the current campaigns below, sign up to help and rally others to do the same. Together, we can make a big difference to have a Slave-Free Washington, U.S.A. & World.



"Are You Being Forced?" Poster Campaign
 Sponsors: SAS & other collaborating organizations | Target: Public Along I-90

Every day, people like you ask how they can make a difference in the lives of those threatened by slavery.  Coming soon will be your opportunity.  In partnership with key anti-trafficking groups, we have are launching the “Are You Being Trafficked?” campaign, a volunteer and SAS-driven effort to reach out to those being exploited and to raise awareness across our community. We need help blanketing exits along I-90.  Once our collaboratively created poster is complete, you will be able to click the link, follow the instructions, and take your first step towards stopping slavery in Seattle.  If you have questions, please email robertb@seattleagainstslavery.org.


Download Instructions: Coming Soon
Download Posters (PDF): Coming Soon
Identifying Victims: SAS' Identifying Victims webpage




Freedom Shabbat
Sponsor: Not for Sale Campaign | Target: Jewish worshippers at Synagogues

Think of what would happen if synagogues in every community prayed and preached against slavery.  Imagine the hope that would spill out into our neighborhoods and world as choirs sang about liberation, children gave their dimes and quarters to free slaves, study groups were launched to learn more, and mission’s trips were planned to see more and do more.  What would happen if we could tap into the potential of our faith communities?

Those “what/ifs” reveal the potential of what Freedom Sunday could be.  The resources are unlimited.  The energy is palpable.  The results would be – will be - amazing.

Freedom Sunday was held on April 2nd or 3rd, 2010.  The concept behind Freedom Shabbat is to give Jewish communities encouragement and assistance so that the faithful can worship, intercede, and act with a clear focus on ending slavery in their communities and world.  Resources, a webpage, and networks are now available. 

For more information, to sign up, and to access resources you can log on at: www.freedomsunday.org.  Also, you can find out more about how to respond as a faith community by joining the Underground Church Network on the Not for Sale website. Download the Freedom Sunday flyer here.


Buy Sex, Buy... (forthcoming)
Sponsors: SAS & other collaborating organizations | Target: Men and "johns"

Preventing the demand for prostitution will greatly help end slavery and human trafficking and, ultimately, save lives. It can slow the rampant criminal activities sex crimes brings about such as kidnapping, physical abuse, drug addiction, forced prostitution, slavery, sexual exploitation, and rape. Local and national experts tell us 99% of all "sex workers" are actually victims of slavery and human trafficking. Equally outrageous and important to note is that the current climate of this growing demand is directly the reason why girls forced into prostitution are getting younger and younger. Right now, the average age of these sex victims is 12 to 13 years old. We demand the end of sex crimes which is predominantly male and have a movement of Men Against Slavery. Please download posters...