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Join IJM and advocates throughout California for exciting advocacy opportunities located here in our state! This year, we are working to pass “Safe Harbor” legislation in the state of California, which will protect child trafficking victims from being treated as criminals and ensure survivors receive the help they need. This bill (SB 738) has been introduced in the California state legislature and has already passed through the Health and Human Services and Judiciary Committees! Click here to learn more about SB 738.

 

There are two important ways Californians can help with this campaign right now:

  • Take action now by sending a letter urging your local lawmakers to pass “Safe Harbor” legislation today. Signing this action alert will send a letter directly to your state legislators, asking for their support on this important bill.

  • Sign up today to join us for our Safe Harbor Advocacy Weekend on June 23-24.
    • June 23: Join us for an advocacy workshop led by IJM’s Organizing & Advocacy Fellow, Kate Case, along with a presentation by Jocelyn White, IJM’s Director of Church Mobilization in California. This training will equip you with the tools you need to lobby your leaders and set concrete goals to grow the movement to end slavery.
    • June 24: Join us for a day of lobby meetings with your state representatives in Sacramento, where you’ll have the opportunity to ask for their support on SB 738.

If you have questions or are interested in getting more involved in our campaign to pass Safe Harbor in California, email Kate at kcase@ijm.org.