Help End Human Trafficking in Ohio
Through education, awareness events, advocacy, and community partnerships, we help people in Stark County, Summit County, and across Northeast Ohio take action against human trafficking.
Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention
Human trafficking is the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for commercial sex or labor through force, fraud, or coercion. It is a form of modern-day slavery that affects men, women, and children.
Understanding how trafficking happens, recognizing the warning signs, and knowing where to find help are important steps toward prevention and disrupting the demand.
Not for Sale. One Step at a Time.
Not for Sale works to increase awareness of human trafficking through educational programs, community partnerships, and awareness events in Stark County, Summit County, and communities throughout Northeast Ohio.
We believe prevention begins with awareness, advocacy, and action. Our mission is to provide information that empowers people to recognize trafficking, support those in need, and help disrupt the demand.
Understand Human Trafficking
Human trafficking can take different forms. Learning how sex trafficking and labor trafficking occur can help you recognize warning signs and understand when someone may need help.
What Is Sex Trafficking?
Sex trafficking occurs when a person is made to participate in a commercial sex act through force, fraud, or coercion. Traffickers often target people who are mentally, physically, emotionally, or economically vulnerable.
What Is Labor Trafficking?
Labor trafficking occurs when a person is compelled to work or provide services through force, fraud, or coercion. It may include debt bondage, forced labor, and involuntary domestic servitude.
Awareness Leads to Action
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”
Martin Luther King Jr.
Every conversation, event, and person who chooses to learn about human trafficking brings us one step closer to prevention. Awareness is where meaningful action begins.
Community Partners and Agencies
Ending human trafficking requires communities, service organizations, law enforcement agencies, advocates, and individuals to work together. We are grateful to stand alongside organizations that provide education, intervention, recovery services, and support throughout our community.
Find Opportunities to Take Action
Our community partners include RAHAB Ministries, Hannah’s House 119, HAVEN at Mercy, Children’s Network of Stark County, A21, and the Stark County Juvenile Task Force.
These organizations offer different ways to learn, volunteer, advocate, and support people affected by human trafficking.
Help and Support Are Available
You do not have to remain trapped or face trafficking alone. Caring and compassionate organizations in Stark County, Summit County, Northeast Ohio, and across the state can help connect you with safety, support, and recovery resources.
Together, we can help prevent human trafficking, support those affected, and be a voice for those who have been silenced—one step at a time.
Wear Your Support. Help Raise Awareness.
limited-edition apparel is available exclusively at select Not for Sale events.
Your purchase helps support human trafficking education, awareness events, and prevention efforts in Stark County, Summit County, Northeast Ohio, and communities across the state.
Human Trafficking Help and Reporting
Help is available 24/7.
Use the resources below to seek support or report suspected human trafficking.
Are You in Immediate Danger?
Call 911 for emergency assistance.
Local Law Enforcement
Stark County Sheriff’s Office
330-430-3800
Summit County Sheriff’s Office
330-643-2154