SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) 1.13.2026 – January is National Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month.

Becky Rasmussen with Call to Freedom and Beth Gammel with Freedom Studios joined Dakota News Now to tell us more about the Igniting Hope Project.

“This month, we really wanted to ignite our community into action. Human trafficking really thrives in the dark, and so we wanted to bring awareness in some really creative ways, and ways that are tangible where the community can actually put their hands on it and be involved with the fight,” said Rasmussen.

“Today, we’re talking about Igniting Hope. We have a great partnership with our friends at Freedom Studios, who actually hire those who are impacted by human trafficking, providing meaningful employment.”