Red Sand Project hopes to bring awareness about human trafficking to Grand Island
On Tuesday, the sidewalk cracks of downtown Grand Island were filled with red sand to bring awareness to the public about human trafficking.
By News Channel NebraskaGRAND ISLAND, Neb. - The Red Sand Project is remembering and honoring those who have fallen through the cracks of human trafficking.
On Tuesday, the sidewalk cracks of downtown Grand Island were filled with red sand to bring awareness to the public about human trafficking.
The Grand Island Area Coalition on Trafficking is an organization that is comprised of law enforcement, non-profit organizations, educators and volunteers who came together to covered the sidewalks cracks of downtown and spread the message.
Executive Director of YWCA Grand Island Amy Bennett says this is an issue that people should be aware even in a smaller community like Grand Island.
“So this is important because we want to bring attention to the fact that there are trafficking survivors but there’s also still trafficking victims out there, who are falling through the cracks and we want people to be aware that it is an issue that is happening and not just in other countries but right here in the United States,” she said.
Grand Island Area Coalition on Trafficking meets bimonthly to discuss and plan education and events to raise awareness about human trafficking.