The report titled “Human Trafficking and Modern Day Slavery in Ohio” is authored by Kathleen Davis who is the coordinator for the Polaris Project Ohio Chapter. This report details the situation of human trafficking in Ohio and the need for state legislation to address human trafficking.
Also discussed in the report are:
- The differences between human trafficking and human smuggling
- Myths about human trafficking
- Legal definitions of human trafficking
- Reasons why trafficking victims do not leave
- Profiles of commercial sex networks
To download the report “Human Trafficking and Modern Day Slavery in Ohio” visit http://216.128.14.181/polarisproject/Chapters/Ohio.htm
About Polaris Project
“Polaris Project's comprehensive approach to combating human trafficking includes operating local and national crisis hotlines, conducting direct outreach and victim identification, providing social services and housing to victims, advocating for stronger state and national anti-trafficking legislation, and engaging community members in local and national grassroots efforts. Through these efforts Polaris Project seeks to aid victims and increase awareness at both the grassroots and policy level.”
For more information on Polaris Project and human trafficking visit www.PolarisProject.org