On Tuesday, January 26th the MO State Legislature held a Human Trafficking Awareness Day, hosted by State Senator Jamilah Nasheed in collaboration with the Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence. Over 50 organizations from throughout Missouri were present to share information and resources about human trafficking, in particular sex trafficking. The Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word were present as well, sharing information about our Corporate Stance Against Human Trafficking, prayer cards of St. Bakhita, and information about our Hispanic ministry El Puente in Jefferson City. Sr. Barbara who is a staff person for El Puente was present, along with Sr. Laura (CCVI in Jefferson City) and Jennifer Reyes Lay (Assistant Director of Congregational JPIC Office).
In the morning, organizations gathered with tables of information on the 3rd floor rotunda, as we visited with one another, sharing information, and engaging in conversation about human trafficking and sex trafficking here in Missouri. It was very inspiring and hopeful to see how many organizations are working to end human trafficking and support survivors!


Overall it was a wonderful day of networking with other organizations who address human trafficking, sharing information and resources about human trafficking, and hearing the commitment of our elected representatives in Missouri to continue working to end sex trafficking in Missouri and create more resources for survivors to heal.
Impressive story by the woman trafficked as a child. Good to hear a bout work being done at state level in MO. Thanks!
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