Red Sand Project Aims to Raise Awareness of Human Trafficking in Giles County

GILES COUNTY, Tenn. — A statewide awareness campaign is making its way to Giles County in an effort to shine a light on the issue of human trafficking.

The Red Sand Project encourages community members to fill sidewalk cracks with red sand—representing the individuals who often slip through the cracks of society and become victims of trafficking. The visual display serves as a symbol of awareness, education, and action.

Locals are invited to take part during the week of July 28 through August 1 by hosting sand pouring events at their homes, businesses, churches, or community spaces. Organizers hope the project will spark conversation and increase local understanding of the vulnerabilities that can lead to trafficking.

Participants are asked to share photos on social media using the hashtag #ItHasToStopGiles to help amplify the message across the region.

Red Sand kits are available for free by request. For more information or to get involved, contact Savannah Jenkins at 931-982-1977 or email Savannah.Jenkins@tn.gov.

Officials say human trafficking is a growing concern in both urban and rural areas, and awareness is a key step in prevention.