Red Sand Project

𝘞𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘸𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘵. 𝘞𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨.    🔻In 2016, more than 5,700 Indigenous women and girls were reported missing in the United States.   🔻Indigenous women and girls face disproportionately higher rates of violence than women in non-Indigenous communities.  🔻Native women face murder rates up to ten times the national average.  🔻Murder is the third leading cause of death for Native women.    During this national week of action, we honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit people (#MMIWG2S) and the individuals, families, and communities impacted by this ongoing crisis.    𝘞𝘦 𝘙𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘏𝘦𝘳 follows the @medicinewheelride , who ride to honor their missing loved ones and demand justice.    It's a communal act of remembrance and resistance. ❤️    Watch our short, community-owned documentary film at the link in our bio. 👆

Human trafficking is happening all around us, and we don’t always recognize it.⁣ ⁣ It can be hard to spot. The signs are often subtle, and it’s easy to look past something we don’t fully understand.⁣ ⁣ #RedSandProject is a participatory artwork that interrupts that pattern. By filling cracks in the sidewalk with red sand, we slow down and start to notice what we might otherwise overlook. The cracks are easy to miss, and the people who fall through them are, too.⁣ ⁣ Filling those cracks is a simple act, but it can create a moment to notice and a way to begin a conversation.⁣ ⁣ 📸: @treentreen333

Register for this free webinar via the link in our bio. ⁣👆 ⁣ From @worldweus 👇 ⁣ “In recent months, newly released records have shed further light on the staggering scope and brutality of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse—and the network of individuals and institutions that enabled it. Survivors’ accounts, financial records, and internal documents paint a deeply disturbing picture: a coordinated system of exploitation sustained over years, with evidence suggesting the involvement or awareness of multiple actors beyond Epstein himself. This timely conversation will bring together legal experts to examine the Epstein files through a legal and investigative lens—moving beyond headlines to confront both the weight of what has been revealed and the unanswered questions that remain.⁣ ⁣ While the files contain extensive materials—victim testimony, financial data, communications, and investigative records—they are often incomplete, heavily redacted, or insufficiently corroborated, raising difficult questions about what can realistically be pursued in court. This webinar will explore the critical distinction between allegation and admissible evidence, and unpack what constitutes a viable lead for prosecution.⁣ ⁣ Moderated by World Without Exploitation CEO and former prosecutor, Lauren Hersh, this webinar will feature Managing Partner at Boies Schiller Flexner, Sigrid S. McCawley; former District Attorney of Westchester County, Miriam (Mimi) Rocah; and former United States Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, Joyce White Vance. ⁣ ⁣ Panelists will assess potential avenues for accountability across direct perpetrators, facilitators and enablers, financial networks, and institutional actors, while also addressing the legal and structural barriers that have limited prosecutions to date. Grounded in legal expertise and a commitment to survivor-centered justice, this discussion will examine what meaningful accountability could still look like—and what steps remain available at the state and federal levels.”

In January, during National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, #RedSandProject partnered with @weare_pact to bring together advocates, young people, and survivors for an honest conversation about vulnerability and how it can put youth at risk of exploitation.    After the discussion, participants gathered on the sidewalks of New York City for a red sand activation.    Together, we filled cracks in the pavement with red sand, creating a visible interruption in the everyday landscape. The red sand draws attention to the cracks we often step over or ignore, inviting us to slow down, notice vulnerability in a new way, and respond with care.    People passing by slowed down. Some stopped to ask questions. Some stayed. Some joined in. Some even took red sand home with them to share with their families.    Like the conversation that came before it, the activation opened space for connection, curiosity, and care in the middle of an ordinary afternoon.    Learn more on the PACT blog and explore how you can take part. Visit the links in our bio!

No childhood is perfect. We all have vulnerabilities. But for some youth, those vulnerabilities become cracks in their foundation, leaving them more susceptible to harm.⁣ ⁣ What does it look like to notice those cracks early? How can communities step in to support and protect? What does vulnerability really look like?⁣ ⁣ During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, PACT (Protect All Children from Trafficking) partnered with #RedSandProject to bring visibility to youth and individuals who too often fall through the cracks. At the close of the month, we gathered advocates, youth, and survivors for an afternoon of honest conversation about vulnerability and how traffickers exploit it.⁣ ⁣ What emerged was connection. Participants found common ground in unexpected places, asked difficult questions, and reminded us that real change begins when we slow down and truly listen. When we see survivors and youth not as statistics but as partners and teachers, more compassionate and effective solutions become possible! ⁣ Learn more from these conversations on the @weare_pact blog. Visit the link in our bio. ⁣ 📸: Katrina Lillian Sorrentino

Human trafficking often hides in the cracks of our systems.⁣ ⁣ The 2026 State Human Trafficking Report from @alliesagainstslavery takes a state by state look at how trafficking is showing up across the country and how systems are responding. Drawing on national data about policies, prosecutions, hotline reports, online ads, and illicit massage businesses, it helps reveal where protections are stronger and where gaps remain.⁣ ⁣ Take a moment to explore the findings and look up your state. Link in bio!

Students in Professor Erin Partridge’s Domestic Violence Assessment and Reporting class at @dominicanuniversityca recently brought a #RedSandProject activation to campus.⁣ ⁣ Part of the Master of Arts in Art Therapy program, the course explores the different needs of people experiencing domestic violence and human trafficking. Students also examine how art can help make visible experiences that are too often unseen.⁣ ⁣ Together, they filled cracks in the sidewalk with red sand, turning a simple act of public art into a reflection of what they are learning in the classroom. The red sand calls attention to people who fall through the cracks of our systems and communities and invites others to pause, notice, and consider how we each play a role in making those cracks visible.

The truth about MMIW/R/P should never be erased.    When the @thejusticedept removed the #NotOneMore Report from its website, existing vulnerabilities deepened for Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQIA+ people.    We are here to witness, to remember, and to keep the truth in plain sight.    Restore the report. Watch @werideforher . Take action at the link in our bio.

There are serious concerns about survivors’ private information being shared in recent Epstein-related document releases, including instances where identifying details were not adequately protected. Survivors and advocates have named how this kind of exposure can compromise safety and deepen fear, vulnerability, and harm.⁣⁣  ⁣⁣ We believe survivors. ⁣⁣ They are telling the truth. ⁣⁣ And their safety, dignity, and care are vital. ⁣⁣  ⁣⁣ We also recognize that moments like this can have wide-reaching effects. For some, there may be immediate concerns about safety. For others, this moment adds weight to what they already carry. Support is available for both. ⁣⁣  ⁣⁣ ℹ️ SUPPORT RESOURCES (U.S.) ⁣⁣  ⁣⁣ @ndvhofficial ⁣⁣ 800-799-7233⁣⁣ 24/7 confidential domestic violence support ⁣⁣  ⁣⁣ @1in6org ⁣⁣ 800-656-4673⁣⁣ 24/7 support and resources for male survivors ⁣⁣  ⁣⁣ National Human Trafficking Hotline ⁣⁣ 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733 ⁣⁣  ⁣⁣ @nsvrc ⁣⁣ 877-739-3895⁣⁣ Connections to resources for sexual assault survivors nationwide ⁣⁣  ⁣⁣ @polarisproject ⁣⁣ Trafficking support, information, and referrals ⁣⁣  ⁣⁣ @rainn ⁣⁣ 800-656-HOPE ⁣⁣ National sexual assault hotline⁣⁣  ⁣⁣  @safehouseproject ⁣⁣ Emergency and transitional housing for survivors of trafficking ⁣⁣  ⁣⁣ @strongheartsdv ⁣⁣ Culturally-rooted support for Native and Indigenous survivors ⁣⁣  ⁣⁣ @tahirihjustice ⁣⁣ Legal services and advocacy for survivors of trafficking and gender-based violence ⁣⁣  ⁣⁣ If you need help locating support or resources, you’re welcome to contact us at [email protected] or send us a DM. We’ll do our best to connect you with available options. ⁣⁣  ⁣⁣ We know this list is incomplete. If you’re aware of other trusted, survivor-affirming resources that offer safety, care, or someone to listen during difficult moments, we invite you to share them in the comments so others may find support.

Where systems fail to protect people, the cracks appear. Noticing them is the first step.

Red Sand Project at NOVA (Network of Victim Assistance) in Bucks County, PA ❣️⁣ ⁣ Founded in 1974, NOVA is the first and only rape crisis center in the county. For more than five decades, they have supported survivors of sexual violence and provided victim services, advocacy, and prevention education for people impacted by serious crimes across the community.⁣ ⁣ NOVA is also home to the Bucks Coalition Against Trafficking, bringing together partners across the county to support survivors, build awareness, and work toward the prevention of exploitation.⁣ ⁣ This Red Sand activation reflects a shared commitment at the heart of NOVA’s work and Red Sand Project’s mission: making harm visible, honoring survivors, and strengthening community-based prevention and care.⁣ ⁣ Learn more about NOVA at novabucks.org! 📸: @nova.bucks

We’re hiring a paid intern for Summer 2026!     This is a 20-hour-per-week opportunity to learn how Red Sand Project operates from the inside out while contributing to meaningful, real-world work. 🫶   You’ll co-create a summer project aligned with your field of study and interests, and how those intersect with human trafficking, modern slavery, and exploitation. You’ll support research and communications and gain hands-on experience across operations, from writing and editing to behind-the-scenes logistics. Remote, onsite in Sharon, CT, or hybrid options are available! Start and end dates are flexible.   This internship is for students who are curious and reflective, and who value care, dignity, collaboration, and collective responsibility. ❤️  ⏳⏰📅 We are accepting applications until March 13. Please note: Applications will be reviewed and candidates interviewed on a rolling basis. We strongly encourage interested applicants to apply early, as the position may be filled before the March 13 deadline. If the role is filled prior to that date, the posting will be updated accordingly.   Visit the link in our bio to learn more and apply. Email [email protected] with any questions.