Human Trafficking Close to Home
It is estimated that over four million people each year are sex trafficked worldwide in an industry that is worth tens of millions of dollars annually in the United States alone. Within the 50 states, Flordia is ranked 3rd Among other black market industries, human trafficking is rarely addressed as a societal issue; one we should all be aware is present in every crevice of our community. It is the human way to think “this is not an issue that will ever affect me”. Even though many are not included in an “at risk” population, it should be known that sex trafficking puts our safety and our humanity at risk. For this reason, it is important to be prepared, be aware, and be resilient. We all know the feeling of…
