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Anti-Human Trafficking Partnership Launched By Governor Bill Lee Thursday, May 13, 2021
Governor Bill Lee announced on Thursday a new series of partnerships to fight human trafficking in Tennessee.
According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, human trafficking is a demand-driven crime that involves exploiting a person for labor, services or commercial sex and particularly impacts women and children. It is one of the fastest growing criminal enterprises in the country, and cases have been reported in every county in the state.
“I’m excited to invest in and partner with these remarkable organizations that are at the forefront of this important fight,” said Governor Lee. “Human trafficking has no place in our state, and I’m proud to support our law enforcement and non-profit partners.”
Two Mid-South organizations team up for Human Trafficking Awareness Month
“At the end of the day, it is discouraging to know that that number is likely higher, said Rachel Haaga, Restore Corps. Author: Brittani Moncrease Updated: 10:19 PM CST January 14, 2021
MEMPHIS, Tenn. January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. During a pandemic, the effort to stop human trafficking is especially important.
Local 24 News Reporter, Brittani Moncrease, checked back in with a local organization finding solutions to the problem.
Newton s third law says Every action has an equal and opposite reaction.
Last year s pandemic shutdown, made the fight against human trafficking more challenging. Rachel Haaga runs Restore Corps, a non-profit focused on ending human trafficking.