{"id":823,"date":"2023-08-06T15:38:47","date_gmt":"2023-08-06T20:38:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rotary5960.wpengine.com\/?page_id=823"},"modified":"2025-09-03T17:24:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T22:24:20","slug":"rotary-working-to-end-human-trafficking","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rotary5960.org\/rotary-working-to-end-human-trafficking\/","title":{"rendered":"Rotary Working to End Human Trafficking"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#F7A81B&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; min_height=&#8221;100px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;25px|25px|25px|25px|false|false&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#0C3C7C&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;3px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#F7A81B&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Page Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#0C3C7C&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#0C3C7C&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;36px&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;zoom&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-8da391d3-53f1-4a98-adee-8128360ec750%22:%91%22border_color_bottom%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Rotary Working to End Human Trafficking<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/rotary5960.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/RAGAS_Atlanta_SquareLogo-1.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;RAGAS_Atlanta_SquareLogo-1&#8243; url=&#8221;https:\/\/ragas.online\/&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Ragas Logo&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.rotary5960.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/endht.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;endht&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/ragas.online\/&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Logo&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>We are your District End Human Trafficking Team and we\u2019d love to come and present to your club!<\/strong> Since 2013, Rotary has had an emphasis on the tragedy of human trafficking. That was the year the global Rotary Action Group against Slavery (RAGAS) was formed. Our district has been involved since 2017, with individual clubs engaging in various ways. Let\u2019s come together and support one another at a district level in this work. Reach out to us to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn how to get your club started in the work to end human trafficking.<\/li>\n<li>Schedule one of our team members to come and present at a club meeting.<\/li>\n<li>Share what your club has been doing to end human trafficking and how other clubs may partner in this work together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our District team to Stop Human Trafficking consists of:<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Team Profiles&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"dac-row\">   <div class=\"dac-col-xs-12\">       <h3>End Human Trafficking<\/h3>   <\/div><\/div><div class=\"dac-row\"><div class=\"members dac-col-xs-12 dac-col-sm-6 dac-col-md-4\"><table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"><tr><td style=\"border:0 !important;vertical-align: top; padding: 0 1rem 0 0; width:125px;\"><div style=\"width:125px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotary5960.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/dacdbplus\/img\/avatar.svg\"  style=\"aspect-ratio: 4 \/ 5; width: 120px; object-fit: cover;\" width=\"120\"><\/div><\/td>    <td style=\"border:0 !important; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; padding:0;\">       <strong>Margaret  Carlson <\/strong><BR><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lakeelmorotary.com\/\" target=\"new\">Lake Elmo<\/a><br>Member<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.IsMyRotaryClub.org\/wp_api_1-2\/R_Emailer.cfm?UserID=801195446\" name=\"dlc-inline-link-0\" class=\"modal-link\">Contact<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/table><\/div><div class=\"members dac-col-xs-12 dac-col-sm-6 dac-col-md-4\"><table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"><tr><td style=\"border:0 !important;vertical-align: top; padding: 0 1rem 0 0; width:125px;\"><div style=\"width:125px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/actproxy.DACdb.com\/5960\/Pics\/M800327007.jpg\"  style=\"aspect-ratio: 4 \/ 5; width: 120px; object-fit: cover;\" width=\"120\"><\/div><\/td>    <td style=\"border:0 !important; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; padding:0;\">       <strong>Marlene  Gargulak <\/strong><BR><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ricelakerotary.org\" target=\"new\">Rice Lake<\/a><br>Member<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.IsMyRotaryClub.org\/wp_api_1-2\/R_Emailer.cfm?UserID=800327007\" name=\"dlc-inline-link-1\" class=\"modal-link\">Contact<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/table><\/div><div class=\"members dac-col-xs-12 dac-col-sm-6 dac-col-md-4\"><table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"><tr><td style=\"border:0 !important;vertical-align: top; padding: 0 1rem 0 0; width:125px;\"><div style=\"width:125px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/actproxy.DACdb.com\/5960\/Pics\/M801197604.jpg\"  style=\"aspect-ratio: 4 \/ 5; width: 120px; object-fit: cover;\" width=\"120\"><\/div><\/td>    <td style=\"border:0 !important; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; padding:0;\">       <strong>Clare Duane Lillis <\/strong><BR><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forestlakerotary.org\" target=\"new\">Forest Lake<\/a><br>Member<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.IsMyRotaryClub.org\/wp_api_1-2\/R_Emailer.cfm?UserID=801197604\" name=\"dlc-inline-link-2\" class=\"modal-link\">Contact<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/table><\/div><div class=\"members dac-col-xs-12 dac-col-sm-6 dac-col-md-4\"><table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"><tr><td style=\"border:0 !important;vertical-align: top; padding: 0 1rem 0 0; width:125px;\"><div style=\"width:125px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/actproxy.DACdb.com\/5960\/Pics\/M801197888.jpg\"  style=\"aspect-ratio: 4 \/ 5; width: 120px; object-fit: cover;\" width=\"120\"><\/div><\/td>    <td style=\"border:0 !important; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; padding:0;\">       <strong>Joy  McElroy <\/strong><BR><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stpaulrotary.org\" target=\"new\">St. Paul<\/a><br>Member<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.IsMyRotaryClub.org\/wp_api_1-2\/R_Emailer.cfm?UserID=801197888\" name=\"dlc-inline-link-3\" class=\"modal-link\">Contact<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/table><\/div><div class=\"members dac-col-xs-12 dac-col-sm-6 dac-col-md-4\"><table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"><tr><td style=\"border:0 !important;vertical-align: top; padding: 0 1rem 0 0; width:125px;\"><div style=\"width:125px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/actproxy.DACdb.com\/5960\/Pics\/M801200186.jpg\"  style=\"aspect-ratio: 4 \/ 5; width: 120px; object-fit: cover;\" width=\"120\"><\/div><\/td>    <td style=\"border:0 !important; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; padding:0;\">       <strong>Carolyn  Will <\/strong><BR><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stpaulrotary.org\" target=\"new\">St. Paul<\/a><br>Member<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.IsMyRotaryClub.org\/wp_api_1-2\/R_Emailer.cfm?UserID=801200186\" name=\"dlc-inline-link-4\" class=\"modal-link\">Contact<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/table><\/div><div class=\"members dac-col-xs-12 dac-col-sm-6 dac-col-md-4\"><table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"><tr><td style=\"border:0 !important;vertical-align: top; padding: 0 1rem 0 0; width:125px;\"><div style=\"width:125px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/actproxy.DACdb.com\/5960\/Pics\/M801200333.jpg\"  style=\"aspect-ratio: 4 \/ 5; width: 120px; object-fit: cover;\" width=\"120\"><\/div><\/td>    <td style=\"border:0 !important; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; padding:0;\">       <strong>Alfred P Zdrazil <\/strong><BR><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stpaulrotary.org\" target=\"new\">St. Paul<\/a><br>Member<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.IsMyRotaryClub.org\/wp_api_1-2\/R_Emailer.cfm?UserID=801200333\" name=\"dlc-inline-link-5\" class=\"modal-link\">Contact<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/table><\/div><\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Our purpose is to help clubs do what they can to help end human trafficking in our own communities. While this issue is worldwide, we are placing an emphasis on what we can do locally to make a difference. Our team is here to serve and help local clubs. We will share more on this site as our work evolves. Please contact any of us with ideas or to let us know what you need.<\/p>\n<p>It is important that we are getting our information about this issue from credible sources, rooted in the work and centered on survivor voices and experiences. These resources may be useful for you as a place to start.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Minnesota and United States:<\/strong><br \/>The Minnesota Sexual Violence Prevention Network has quarterly online meetings.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.state.mn.us\/communities\/svp\/svpnmeeting.html\">https:\/\/www.health.state.mn.us\/communities\/svp\/svpnmeeting.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Rotary E-club to End Human Trafficking. You can attend without joining, or you can join.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/endhtrotaryclub.org\">https:\/\/endhtrotaryclub.org<\/a><br \/>They also have a website with resources.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/rotaryendht.org\">https:\/\/rotaryendht.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cherish All Children\u2019s Prevention Resources webpage contains many books, documentaries, Minnesota organizations and National organizations to learn from and connect with.\u00a0<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lssmn.org\/services\/youth\/education\/cherish-all-children\/resources\/prevention-links\">Prevention Links | Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (lssmn.org)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>International:<\/strong><br \/>Rotary International has the Rotary Action Group Against Slavery (RAGAS) for information and resources.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ragas.online\">https:\/\/ragas.online<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Coalition Against Trafficking in Women has information for the U.S. and global action.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/catwinternational.org\/?eType=EmailBlastContent&amp;eId=30dd54cf-2744-42fe-bcfb-ec495f6db210\">Ending Human Trafficking &amp; Sexual Exploitation \u2013 CATW (catwinternational.org)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Please let us know if you have other resources to share. Also, connect with us about what you need and how we can collaborate. We look forward to making a difference together to end human trafficking.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Resources&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_module=&#8221;829&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3>Action Plan for Clubs<\/h3>\n<hr>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dacdb.com\/Rotary\/Accounts\/5960\/Downloads\/0\/Resources\/End%20Human%20Trafficking\/Action%20Plan_Rotary%20Working%20to%20End%20Human%20Trafficking_District%205960.pdf\">Rotary Working to End Human Trafficking<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dacdb.com\/Rotary\/Accounts\/5960\/Downloads\/0\/Resources\/End%20Human%20Trafficking\/Action%20Plan_Rotary%20Working%20to%20End%20Human%20Trafficking_District%205960.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5368\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotary5960.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/District5960_Action-Plan-500x308.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"185\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Resources<\/h3>\n<hr>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotary5960.org\/rotary-working-to-end-human-trafficking\/club-programs-and-projects\/\">Club Programs and Projects &#8211; Send us your updates!<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dacdb.com\/Rotary\/Accounts\/5960\/Downloads\/0\/Resources\/RWEHT\/MN-Human-Trafficking-Prevention-and-Response-Map-and-Agency-List_March2024.pdf\">Human Trafficking Service Provider Contacts<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/dacdb.com\/Rotary\/Accounts\/5960\/Downloads\/0\/Resources\/RWEHT\/MYST_Statewide-2022-Data_9-1-23_Final.pdf\">H.S. Statewide Data (MN Student Survey)<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotary5960.org\/rotary-working-to-end-human-trafficking\/resources-for-schools\/\">Resources for Schools<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ragas.online\/\">Rotary Action Group Against Slavery<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/kstp.com\/kstp-news\/top-news\/how-sex-trafficking-survivors-law-enforcement-are-working-to-combat-an-invisible-crime\/\">Survivor-focused article&nbsp;<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/documents.un.org\/doc\/undoc\/gen\/g24\/078\/81\/pdf\/g2407881.pdf?eType=EmailBlastContent&amp;eId=1f0d4e79-0758-4d8a-b9a7-18be563d0a4b\">U.N. Special Rapporteur on Violence &nbsp;Against Women and Girls.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rotary Working to End Human TraffickingWe are your District End Human Trafficking Team and we\u2019d love to come and present to your club! 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