Monday, January 13, 2025
The Center for Children & Families Shines Light on Human Trafficking Awareness Month
January is recognized as Human Trafficking Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the realities of human trafficking and to raise awareness of the widespread issue that affects individuals in our communities. “Human trafficking is the crime of using force, fraud, or coercion to compel a person into commercial sexual activity or labor services against their will,” said Lauren Laughlin, Regional Care Coordinator with The Children’s Advocacy Center in Monroe, LA. “This crime continues to impact