January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and while it’s a difficult topic, it’s an important one. Many people assume trafficking only happens in faraway places or involves kidnapping by stranger, but the truth is often more complex. Human trafficking can involve manipulation, coercion, and grooming, sometimes through social media and relationships that appear harmless…

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about a crime that often hides in plain sight. Human trafficking—the exploitation of individuals through force, fraud or coercion—is a global issue, affecting millions of people, including those in our own communities. While it may be an uncomfortable topic, acknowledging its existence…