Do You Know the Code?

Every year an estimated 1.2 million children are forced into prostitution and pornography.  Because many victims are isolated from the public, travel companies have the distinct opportunity to identify and rescue them. The Tourism Child-Protection Code of Conduct, developed by ECPAT (End Childhood Prostitution and Trafficking) sets a standard of responsible business practices that deters child sexual exploitation. 

How can you help?

1. Patronize a company that has signed the Code.  Go to the ECPAT USA site to find a list. 
2. Inform hotel staff that you made your decision to stay there based on that hotel's association with the Code.  (The local staff might not know what you're talking about, depending on how well they received the word from corporate headquarters.  This provides an opportunity for education.
3. Use social media to praise the hotels that have signed the Code.
4. When booking large events, ask companies to sign the Code.
5. Go to the ECPAT USA site to find more ways to help.  (Be sure to scroll down to the final suggestion, "Buy a Tassa Tag."  Many of our Sisters use Tassa Tags on their luggage currently.  Click here to learn more about Tassa Tags.)