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Training Frontline Heroes to Spot Trafficking | Virginia Beach News
Virginia’s healthcare workers and law enforcement are now trained to spot and assist human trafficking victims, thanks to a new program by Sentara Healthcare and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Driven by a personal story of a family member’s traumatic experience, the initiative equips professionals to respond with compassion—not judgment—and challenges stereotypes about who can be trafficked. With 228 cases reported last year and 34 arrests made by Virginia State Police, awareness is urgently needed. Key lessons: listen even when stories seem odd, watch for signs like constant…
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