Crystal Allen was found by a postal worker when she escaped her trafficker’s vehicle on June 8. The 16-year-old was found hiding behind a bush, sobbing, according to Ivan Crisostomo.
July 30 is World Day against Trafficking in Persons. Today is the day that we reflect on all of the victims of human trafficking throughout the world, including sex trafficking and labor trafficking.
If you have been on social media recently, you have likely seen the hashtag #MeToo circulating, drawing attention to all the women who have suffered sexual harassment and abuse.
Actor Ashton Kutcher recently testified before Congress about the horrors of human trafficking and the work he is doing with Thorn, an organization that works to combat child exploitation.