IDAHO, USA — January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. In recognition of the human trafficking that occurs in Idaho, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit publicly promised that his office will not only work diligently on trafficking crimes in the month of January but will work every month to prosecute offenders.
On Thursday, Hurwit made a public service announcement (PSA) recognizing National Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
The purpose of the PSA was to bring awareness to the trafficking crimes that are happening in the state and highlight his office's commitment to ending them and prosecute offenders of such crimes.
"That's why in January and throughout the year, my office's dedicated prosecutors, our victim advocates, and our entire staff work with our law enforcement partners to prevent human trafficking and bring offenders to justice," Hurwit said.
Human trafficking is the exploitation of human beings for profit.
Hurwit's office stated that human trafficking includes crimes such as forced labor, domestic servitude and sex trafficking of children and adults.
"Unfortunately, human trafficking continues to be a serious, global problem that impacts the United States and our communities, even here in Idaho," Hurwit said. "Together we can end human trafficking. Please take time to learn how to identify and respond to people who are at risk or who have experienced human trafficking."
If you or someone you know has experienced human trafficking, help is available. The National Human Trafficking Hotline provides free, confidential help, 24/7. Call: 1-888-373-7888; Text: HELP to 233733 (BEFREE); or Chat: humantraffickinghotline.org/chat.
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