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#4: People stuck in those situations are being locked up and can’t escape. This does happen but most often situations are more complicated than others can see, for example people may be scared to leave, don’t know how to get home or don’t actually think they’re being manipulated.

#5: The victims targeted are people the traffickers don’t even know. Many people have been trafficked by partners, friends and even family. An example of this is in ‘A friend of the Family’ they tell the real story of Jan Broberg (portrayed by Hendrix Yancey and McKenna Grace) who was kidnapped several times in the 1970s by a family friend.

#6: People hide in the parking lot under cars of the people they want to kidnap. When you really think about it, it doesn’t make a lot of sense. How could someone try to hide under someone’s car without being seen, then wait for the person to come back and hope they can get out from under the car in time to grab someone.

While not all of human trafficking involves sexual abuse, some do and Parters Against Trafficking Humans (PATH) is here to help. In 2011 PATH started up. They are committed to serve and care for victims. Regardless of the need, we are dedicated to walking beside anyone who has been victimized by sexual abuse. Day by day. Step by step. Breath by breath.

So if you or someone you know is in need of help contact PATH by calling; HELPLINE: 501-303-4357

OFFICE: 501-993-1641

Or contact humantraffickinghotline. org by calling; 1-888-373-7888

Information from humantraffickinghotline. org and pathsaves.org

Story by: Katie Wright

Artwork by: Jenna James