Wasserman Schultz: We Must End Human Trafficking

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – Many Americans think human trafficking is something that occurs in third world countries.  But right here in the United States, one person is sold into human trafficking every ten minutes. 

In fact it’s estimated that between 100,000 and 300,000 children in the U.S. are at risk for sex trafficking every year. With children as young as 13 being sold into a form of slavery that subjects them to pornography and prostitution, more must be done to curb these atrocities.

On Friday, January 6, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) met with members of the Broward Human Trafficking Coalition, the Broward Sherriff’s office, and other groups to talk about the obstacles they face in helping victims of trafficking.  Kristin Stablein, the Director of Residential Services for Chrysalis Health, was also on hand to share her experiences of working with victims and how other organizations could help.