SAFE SALON
A Ready Set Jet Academy Initiative
The Safe Salon Initiative, driven by the RSJ Academy, trains salon staff to identify and support victims. Join us in creating a world where everyone is safe and every donation makes a difference.
OUR MISSION: Our mission is to fight against human trafficking by empowering salon staff with the knowledge and skills to identify potential victims.
OUR VISION: We envision a future where every salon is a safe haven, equipped with vigilant and compassionate staff who actively contribute to eradicating human trafficking.
OUR VALUES: Compassion, Empowerment, and Education
At the heart of our initiative is a community committed to creating change. We work with salons, clients, and the broader community to build a network of awareness, support, and action against human trafficking.
Human Trafficking and the Importance of Recognizing Dermatological Signs
One of the ways that human trafficking victims can be identified is through their dermatological signs. These signs can include tattoos, branding, rashes, and bruising. For example, victims of sex trafficking may have tattoos or branding that indicate ownership or control, while victims of labor trafficking may have burns, injuries, or deep cuts from working in dangerous conditions.
Salon workers can play a critical role in identifying human trafficking victims by being aware of the dermatological signs of this crime. By being vigilant and asking clients about their history of travel, employment, and living arrangements, salon workers can help to identify and intervene on behalf of victims of human trafficking.
In addition to recognizing the dermatological signs of human trafficking, salon workers can also support victims by offering a listening ear, providing information about resources for help, and connecting victims with local organizations that can assist.
Power Beauty Living (PBL) is taking a proactive stance against human trafficking by initiating a "Safe Salon Initiative" to spread awareness, provide training through its academy, and launch products to self-sustain this project. This initiative aims to empower salon workers with the knowledge and skills to recognize and respond to potential human trafficking situations.
PBL's safe salon initiative encompasses three key pillars:
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Awareness: Educating salon workers about the signs of human trafficking, the prevalence of this crime, and the resources available to victims.
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Training: Providing comprehensive training to salon workers on how to identify, approach, and support potential human trafficking victims.
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Sustainability: Launching a line of beauty products to generate revenue that will support the ongoing efforts of the Safe Salon initiative.
PBL's commitment to combating human trafficking extends beyond its own network. The organization is also working to collaborate with other beauty industry professionals and organizations to raise awareness and implement similar safe salon initiatives across the industry.
OUR SERVICES
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Training: We provide comprehensive training to salon staff, arming them with the knowledge to identify signs of human trafficking
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Educational Materials: We develop and distribute educational materials for salon staff and clients to spread awareness and reduce stigma surrounding such topics.
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Hotline: Our hotline serves as a lifeline for victims and potential victims, offering immediate support and connections to resources.
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The Safe Salon Initiative will also track the number of cases of human trafficking that are reported to law enforcement as a result of the initiative.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
We need your support to continue providing women and girls with the opportunities they need to succeed. Your donation will help us expand our course offerings, increase participation, provide scholarships, create mentorship programs, and launch global community outreach initiatives.
Here are some examples of how your donation will be used:
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Train 1,000 Salon Staff: $100,000
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Develop and Distribute Educational Materials: $20,000
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Create a Network of Salons: $50,000
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Raise Public Awareness: $30,000
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Establish a Hotline: $10,000
Join us in making a lasting impact on the fight against human trafficking. Donate today and be a part of creating a safer world for everyone.