Youth Emergency Services (YES) is recognizing Human Trafficking Prevention Month in January. As a safe and supportive resource for local youth experiencing crisis, YES remains committed to educating the community, advocating for survivors and providing housing and support to youth facing instability, homelessness, and exploitation.
YES serves as a key partner in raising awareness of human trafficking in the Omaha metro and offers specialized support for survivors of trafficking, domestic violence and abuse. The organization encourages community participation in National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on Sunday, January 11, by wearing blue, sharing about it on social media and tagging #EndHumanTrafficking and #WearBlueDay to elevate visibility for survivors.
Community members are encouraged to learn the signs of trafficking— such as sudden behavior changes, unstable living conditions, isolation and indicators of abuse—and to take action. Concerns should be reported to 911, the National Trafficking Hotline, or Child Protective Services for individuals under 18. YES also provides survivor support services at bit.ly/yesyhtssresources.