The Aug. 7 event at Leach Park will use red sand to represent people who have fallen through the cracks because of human trafficking.
By Hola America
Bettendorf, IA – Leach Park will host a Red Sand Project event Friday, Aug. 7, at 11 a.m. to raise awareness about human trafficking and its impact on the community.
Participants will place red sand in sidewalk cracks to represent people who have fallen through the cracks of society because of vulnerability, marginalization or a lack of support.
Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery in which people are exploited for labor or commercial sex against their will.
Related: Labor trafficking cases increased during the COVID-19 pandemic
Red sand represents victims who often go unseen
Each grain of sand represents a life affected by human trafficking. The project is intended to draw attention to a crime that can occur in different settings and affect both adults and minors.
The event will also provide information about possible signs of trafficking, how to recognize them and what resources are available to respond.
The Red Sand Project uses public installations of red sand to encourage conversations about exploitation and remember victims who may go unnoticed in their own communities.
Event scheduled at Leach Park
The event will begin at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at Leach Park in Bettendorf. It is open to residents, families and others interested in learning more about human trafficking prevention.
Activities will center on placing the sand, community education and sharing information about how to identify possible signs of exploitation.
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