Human trafficking is happening right here in Alberta, in both urban and rural communities.
ACT Alberta is a provincial charity that provides front-line support to victims and survivors of both labour and sex trafficking. As one of Canada’s oldest anti-trafficking agencies, we are dedicated to preventing human trafficking and standing with those affected by it.
Did you know?
Did you know?
ACT Alberta has supported over 1000 victims of human trafficking since our inception in 2008.
Human trafficking happens in fully legal, registered businesses across Alberta.
100% of ACT’s labour trafficking clients are migrant workers, and 60% of them were exploited in the hospitality industry.
You can make a difference.
Human trafficking doesn’t look like it does in the media.
In the movies, it starts with a kidnapping. In reality... trafficking often starts slowly, meeting a victims needs to gain their trust.
On TV, it starts with a stranger. The truth? Traffickers are often someone known to the victim or their family.
The media shows violence. In reality, it often begins with emotional grooming and control.
Trafficking is often shown happening in an instant. The truth? trafficking is often a slow process, unfolding over months.
Education Empowers
Education saves lives. We’ve found a direct link between the number of outreach and education sessions we conduct and the increase in client referrals to our Pathways to Safety program.
Stopping human trafficking starts with people like you: equipped with the knowledge and skills to respond safely and confidently in your community.
Flexible, accessible, life-saving education.
Our online learning platform equips you to recognize and respond to human trafficking and make a real difference in your community.
Vulnerabilities
While anyone can be trafficked, there are several factors that make a person higher risk. Traffickers exploit vulnerabilities. They fill a need someone is missing.
Labour Trafficking
Recent migration – a trafficker may offer community
Economic hardship – a trafficker may offer work
Unstable housing – a trafficker may offer a place to stay
Sex Trafficking
Substance use concern – a trafficker may provide drugs to feed a habit
Runaway/unhoused youth – a trafficker will offer a “safe” place to stay
Unstable housing
Indicators
Human trafficking can be difficult to spot, but there are some indicators that may signal someone is being exploited.
How You Can Help
You don’t have to be an expert to make a difference. When you take the time to learn, speak up, and support local resources, real change becomes possible.
Donate
When you donate, you remove barriers. Your support allows us to support victims and bring free training to communities across Alberta, ensuring everyone can learn and find support when they need it.
Tailored Trainings
Schedule a tailored training session that is customized for your team of front-line service providers. Click the button below to learn more and schedule a training for your team.
Online Learning
Flexible, accessible, life-saving education. Our online learning platform gives you the tools to spot and respond to human trafficking. Get started today!
About Brew Blue
Brew Blue is a community-driven campaign for Human Trafficking Awareness Month this January. This initiative offers a simple, meaningful way for local pubs and restaurants to stand with their community and bring awareness to an issue that is often hidden but very present in Alberta.
Participating establishments are serving blue drinks and menu items to start conversations about human trafficking. Blue is the international colour for trafficking awareness.