January was Human Trafficking Awareness month.  But as the month wound down, and the fight against human trafficking carries on, how aware are we and what does that awareness prompt us to do?  For many the term human trafficking does not have a clear definition.  For others, the definition may be clear, but how it applies may be uncertain.  Still others either don’t understand why this issue is drawing such attention or are turned off by the topic because of its salience in certain circles.  The purpose of this article is to guide us toward a shared understanding of what constitutes human trafficking, how it impacts society locally and globally, and how we as individuals can address this injustice.