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Mission: Shield North Carolina prioritizes collaboration to combat human trafficking in North Carolina through empowerment, prevention, and advocacy.

Vision: Shield North Carolina envisions a world without human trafficking. 

Shield NC believes ending Human Trafficking begins with everyone doing their part to shield their community.

#Take Up Your Shield


EMPOWER yourself with knowledge. Shield NC offers comprehensive trainings, designed to educate everyone.

PREVENT the trafficking industry from growing. Shield NC collaborates with other stakeholders to reduce demand and protect at-risk individuals.

ADVOCATE for change. Shield NC influences policy & legislation for human trafficking at the local, state, and federal levels.


Envision a World Without Trafficking

Since 2017, Shield NC has educated community members on Human Trafficking in our quickly changing culture. Shield has been a driving force in uniting communities to actively protect their citizens. Shield has successfully fought for legislation to resource survivors.


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We believe EVERYONE can SHIELD their community from Human Trafficking by recognizing warning signs in their everyday life & knowing how to respond.

We’re happy to introduce another new board member. We’re happy to introduce another new board member. Welcome to the Shield NC Team Kirsten Sherman Cervati. Kirsten is a drug development executive dedicated to developing safe and effective medical treatments as well as strengthening systems that support vulnerable patient populations. She believes that by increasing awareness of human trafficking, supporting survivors, and recognizing warning signs, communities can take meaningful action to stop exploitation before it takes hold. We’re honored to have her taking up her shield alongside us.
Join us for an evening of community, connection, a Join us for an evening of community, connection, and meaningful impact as Shield North Carolina presents our Numbers 4 Hope Bingo Benefit.

Each number called is more than a chance to win—it’s a step toward hope for individuals affected by human trafficking right here in our state. Proceeds from this special evening will directly support our outreach, education, and empowerment efforts across North Carolina.

🗓️ July 23rd
🕕 5:30-8:30pm
📍 Apex Senior Center

Enjoy a lively night of bingo, prizes, and purpose—all while standing with us in the fight against human trafficking.

🎟️ Tickets available now: Click on the link in our bio👆🏻or go to www.shielded.org/events

Gather your friends, bring your lucky charms, and come be part of something truly impactful. Because when we come together… hope wins.

#Numbers4Hope #ShieldNC #EndHumanTrafficking #CommunityForGood #BingoForACause
Shield North Carolina is happy to introduce one of Shield North Carolina is happy to introduce one of our newest board members, Haley Gray. She is the owner of a small marketing agency where they focus on a holistic approach to marketing and making sure that the entire eco-system works for their clients- not just a single piece, but everything together. When asked what she wants everyone to know about Shield NC, Haley stated "That we are here to educate, and hopefully help prevent human trafficking in the first place."
Today our team partnered with officers from the Mo Today our team partnered with officers from the Morrisville Police Department for our monthly outreach to local businesses likely to encounter a human trafficking situation.
We visited 12 hotels in the @townofmorrisvillenc , shared resources, and strengthened relationships with staff who play a critical role in recognizing and reporting signs of exploitation.

A huge thank‑you to the incredible volunteers who joined us today. Your willingness to show up, engage, and advocate makes this work possible.

We’d love to welcome more community members and local towns into this effort.
If you’d like to be involved, sign up to volunteer on our website (Shieldnc.org) or contact Chelsea, our Outreach Coordinator, at outreach@shieldnc.org.
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