We could not let the month of January go by without letting you know that this is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. To fill us in on the most important things you need to know about human trafficking, Teresa Stafford- who is the Chief Advocacy Officer at Cleveland Rape Crisis Center- joined Hollie and Alexa.
Here are the questions Hollie & Alexa had for Teresa:
- Teresa– for someone who might not really understand, can you give us the definition of human trafficking?
- How big is the problem in the state of Ohio?
- Who are the victims of human trafficking?
- Once they have been lured into trafficking– why is it so difficult for them to get out?
- Is it true that people, even parents, sell children into these human trafficking operations?
- How does the Rape Crisis Center help someone who finally gets free?
- Are there things that the public can do to assist you?
- How important is it to talk to your children about this issue?
Do you know someone who has been helped by the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center’s services? Tweet us @LIVEONLakeside or find us on Facebook and Instagram at ‘Live on Lakeside’ and let us know!
For More Information:
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Project STAR
(Sex Trafficking Advocacy and Recovery)
24-Hour Hotline
855-431-STAR (7827)
ClevelandRapeCrisis.org/Star