Kentucky's First Lady and the Kentucky State Police are working to improve awareness of human trafficking in the commonwealth.
Human trafficking is described as a modern form of slavery, involves the exploitation of individuals through force, fraud or coercion.
During a recent press conference, First Lady Britainy Beshear said there are several warning signs that someone may be in danger.
“Labor and sex traffickers often try to control victims in many different ways that could include, threats of violence, holding onto your money or ID, isolating you from your friends and family, by keeping doors locked to prevent you from leaving.”
First Lady Beshear said those who may be involved with human trafficking can ask for help.
“I want to speak directly to Kentuckians who may be suffering in silence. If you take that first step to ask for help, we will be with you every step of the way to make sure you have the resources you need to recover.”
She said as many as 24.9 million men, women and children are sold into prostitution, domestic servitude or other forced labor around the globe.
For more information about Kentucky State Police efforts to prevent human trafficking and ways to report it.
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