Rio hosts human trafficking awareness series
Staff Report
RIO GRANDE, Ohio The University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College is partnering with area organizations to bring awareness and education about human trafficking.
Rio in conjunction with Eyes Up Appalachia and The Gallia County Citizens for Prevention & Recovery (CPR), will host three virtual seminars held the last Friday of January, February, and March.
According to a news release from Rio, “Seriously? That’s Human Trafficking?” starts the series off at 1 p.m. on Jan 29. Stephanie Rollins a 21-year survivor of human trafficking and advocate as a peer support specialist who mentors survivors on their road to recovery is the featured speaker.