 Human trafficking is under everyone's nose. You've seen it. You just didn't know what you were looking at. It is one of the worst humanitarian crises of our time and is happening in our own communities right here in the United States of America. Traffickers regularly pose as the solution to a victim's problems. They often act like a romantic interest and lure their targets in with gifts and the promise of love and acceptance. However, once traffickers gain a victim's trust, they become abusive and use their position to coerce their victims into selling sex for the trafficker's profit. Trafficking today has gone online and with the reach of the internet, anyone can be victimized, often disguised as escort services or websites that offer college students ways to pay for school. Human trafficking has found new, deceitful ways to reach vulnerable youth. It is essential that students educate themselves and become a part of the solution. When students become aware and engaged and take action, real change can occur. College students have the power to amplify awareness on trafficking and educate our peers about the risks. As college students, we are an at-risk population to be trafficked. We are often under financial strain and may be living on our own for the first time. Traffickers look to prey upon young people who show signs of stress, uncertainty or low self-esteem and exploit these vulnerabilities for profit. You can get involved. The McCain Institute's Student Alliance Against Trafficking is a network of student advocates committed to raising awareness, encouraging advocacy and deterring related behaviors that contribute to trafficking in the United States. These student leaders, including all walks project at Arizona State University, are innovators in this field and are helping to create a society where the exploitation is not tolerated. The Student Alliance Against Trafficking brings together students from across the country to unite their efforts against human trafficking. We encourage you to get involved with our movement and take a stand on your campus against human trafficking. All walks project at Arizona State University and all the Student Alliance members will host a Sex Trafficking Awareness Week during the last week in January, which will engage tens of thousands of students in the fight to end sex trafficking. The McCain Institute is proud to work with so many incredible students united against human trafficking. To find out how you can join our Student Alliance, please visit our website at mccaininstitute.org. Today's students are tomorrow's national leaders. Join us in fighting human trafficking on your campus. Learn the signs. Know who to call if you suspect trafficking and take a stand. If you would like to start a Sex Trafficking Awareness Club at your university, please visit our website at allwalksproject.org. If you or someone you know is being trafficked, please call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-3737-888. If you see something, say something.