Regional task force launched to prevent, end human trafficking in Greater Hartford area
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The Hartford State's Attorney's Office partnered with Connecticut Children's Alliance to form a Regionalized Human Traffic...
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The Hartford State's Attorney's Office partnered with Connecticut Children's Alliance to form a Regionalized Human Trafficking Recovery Task Force. Through collaboration with local police departments and agencies, the task force will work to end and prevent all human trafficking in the state and address the needs of victims. According to the U.S. Department of State, worldwide, there are an estimated 27. 6 million victims of human trafficking at any given time. 'We know it's a huge problem, and we know Connecticut is not immune to it,' said Krystal Rich, executive director of the Connecticut Children's Alliance.