Join WKYC Studios and the Collaborative to End Human Trafficking for a panel discussion on COVID-19’s impact on human trafficking
Stream the event live on Thursday, Jan. 28, from 6:30-7 p.m. on wkyc.com, our Facebook page or our YouTube channel. Author: Roselyn Muñiz Updated: 12:18 PM EST January 28, 2021
CLEVELAND WKYC Studios and the Collaborative to End Human Trafficking are teaming up to present an upcoming virtual panel discussion addressing COVID-19’s impact on human trafficking and informing the public on how to spot the warning signs of this crime.
According to the Polaris Project, Ohio ranks fifth in human trafficking cases reported by state. Although it’s clear that a sizeable number of cases are being reported, even more work needs to be done to bring awareness to the issue, especially during the pandemic.
You can stream it on wkyc.com, our Facebook page or our YouTube channel.
Credit: Collaborative to End Human Trafficking Author: Roselyn Muñiz Updated: 7:11 PM EST January 28, 2021
CLEVELAND WKYC Studios partnered with the Collaborative to End Human Trafficking for a panel discussion addressing the impact COVID-19 is having on human trafficking.
Experts say the pandemic is worsening what is already a troublingly prevalent crime in our state. According to the Polaris Project, which manages the national Human Trafficking Hotline,
Ohio comes in fifth in cases reported by state.
The coronavirus is adding complicated layers to the issue, as it causes economic hardships, sends more kids online to learn, and poses challenges in identifying victims and prosecuting perpetrators. All these factors lead to a disastrous reality: a high risk of individuals being exploited. The impact is felt by victims, survivors, organizations, law enforcement and he