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1/18/2024
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Sen. Elaine J. Morgan introduces Senate resolution commemorating January 2024 as 'Rhode Island Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month'
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 STATE HOUSE, Providence, RI –Senator Elaine J. Morgan introduced and the Senate unanimously passed a resolution entitled Commemorating January of 2024 as “Rhode Island Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month” in the State of Rhode Island.
The resolution (S-2135) is intended to raise awareness of this pressing issue and estimates that approximately 50 million people are currently the victims of human trafficking and are being used as slaves in some capacity. Further, the International Labour Office (ILO), estimates that human trafficking generates approximately $150 billion dollars in profit.
Senator Morgan moved passage of the resolution by stating, “the scourge of human trafficking is experienced by people of all genders, races, ethnicities, abilities, and ages. In order to end this abhorrent practice, it is imperative to raise awareness.”
In conjunction with the resolution, Senator Morgan introduced to the chamber her guests, Holly Otten and Susan Flanders. Holly and her husband Steve are founders of Tin Man Ministries, an NGO whose mission is to promote healing for survivors of sexual abuse and advocate for victims of the sex trafficking trade. Holly and her team are now training leaders nationwide to facilitate Healing Hearts – an 8-week faith-based curriculum for women that takes place in home groups. Susan is a survivor and advocate who works with Healing Hearts to help other survivors get healed and whole.
If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline toll-free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-888-373-7888. Callers can dial 711 to access the Hotline using TTY.
You can also email help@humantraffickinghotline.org or submit a tip online at https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/report-trafficking. All communication with the hotline is strictly confidential. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
For more information, contact:
Lee Ann Sennick, Director of Communications for the Senate Minority Office
Senate Minority Office
Providence, RI 02903
401-222-2708
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