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title: Native Hope at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 2017
description: Native Hope's staff and a team of volunteers took to the streets of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally to raise awareness of sex trafficking and signs to look for.
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# Native Hope at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 2017

## Aug 17, 2017 | Native Hope

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Native Hope's staff and a team of volunteers took to the streets of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally to raise awareness of sex trafficking and the signs to look for. We are committed to fighting against this horrible crime and being a voice for the victims who need our help.

**Eight arrests**

At least eight arrests were made this year in undercover sex stings conducted by state and federal law enforcement agents.

**Raising awareness**

Our dedicated volunteers walked the streets handing out flyers and hanging up posters with specific signs to look for of suspicious activity.

**![sturgis_jae_2017-544470-edited.jpg](https://blog.nativehope.org/hs-fs/hubfs/sturgis_jae_2017-544470-edited.jpg?width=942&name=sturgis_jae_2017-544470-edited.jpg)**

 

**![sturgis_2017_couple.jpg](https://blog.nativehope.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/sturgis_2017_couple.jpg?width=944&name=sturgis_2017_couple.jpg)**

 

**![sturgis_2017_streets.jpg](https://blog.nativehope.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/sturgis_2017_streets.jpg?width=957&name=sturgis_2017_streets.jpg)**

We want to thank everyone who joined our efforts through giving generous donations and spreading the word this year. Our work is only just beginning as we strive to make an impact in the fight against this dark industry. Together we will make a difference. 

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