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These kits will provide hotel staff with the information and resources needed to recognize the warning signs of human trafficking, respond appropriately, and connect victims with local support services. Human trafficking often occurs in lodging facilities, making hotel employees uniquely positioned to identify and report suspicious activity. By providing educational materials and staff training, this project will strengthen community awareness and improve victim identification throughout Buffalo County.
Project Objectives
● Produce and assemble approximately 75 Human Trafficking Awareness Kits for distribution to Kearney-area lodging establishments.
● Customize existing GI ACT educational materials with Kearney-area contact information, including The Safe Center and local reporting resources.
● Train hotel and motel staff in recognizing indicators of human trafficking and responding appropriately.
● Build collaboration among Rotary, GI ACT, The Safe Center, and the local hospitality industry.
Project Activities
Grant funds will be used to:
● Print customized educational materials.
● Purchase supplies for approximately 75 awareness kits.
● Assemble kits using Rotary volunteers.
● Purchase a limited number of volunteer identification T-shirts for outreach events.
● Support outreach to local hotels and motels and coordinate staff training provided by GI ACT volunteers in both English and Spanish.
Volunteer labor for kit assembly and training will be donated and is not included in the grant request.
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