Michigan lawmakers are considering efforts to fight human trafficking. Eastern Michigan Unviersity's Women's Resource Center Thursday hosts Senators Rebekah Warren and Judy Emmons to share their proposals.
The Women's Resource Center's Program Coordinator Ellen Lassiter Collier says human trafficking is a big issue in Michigan for a couple of reasons. The first is the border with Canada, and the second is the large numbers of vulnerable young women caused in part but economic challenges.
Collier believes law enforcement needs more training to deal with human trafficking. She also wants more support services like counseling to help victims.
Thursday's discussion starts at 6 at the EMU Student Center and is open to the public.
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