When individuals think of terms like human trafficking, it often conjures up images of forced intoxication and forced international travel.
And yet in Canada the majority of human trafficking is domestic, meaning young women and men, are being trafficked, and sold, over and over again, within Canadian borders.
Chatham-Kent Victim Services (CKVS) and Chatham-Kent Police Services (CKPS) have partnered to educate and share the stories of Canadian survivors of human trafficking.
“Human trafficking can be a confusing term,” stated Kate do Forno, CKVS executive director, in a media release.
“It’s incredibly important that agencies involved in supporting trafficking victims, educate their broader communities about what human trafficking is and how to appropriately intervene. We want Canadian families to know what this crime looks like and to know that with support, there’s hope for victims.”
Constable Meredith Rota of the Chatham-Kent Police Service added: “Human trafficking is yet another way that violence makes its way into our communities.”
Working collaboratively to ensure all community members can live a life free of violence is a tenant of the relationship between police and victim services, CKVS officials added.
For access to these community videos, visit: https://ckvictimservices.com/resources/stories/
