Congressional Briefing: Combating Human Trafficking (Highlights)
• • ATEST
In recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, ATEST convened five survivor advocates to speak to lawmakers and staff on Capitol Hill. They brought messages on behalf of survivors of sex and labor trafficking throughout the US and beyond. Requests were made for US government agencies to commit to legislation that must either be enacted or enforced.
View video here.
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