They have officially named July "Human Trafficking Awareness Month" and have scheduled numerous events to host this month in order to promote awareness and call attention to leaders to END human trafficking!
They kicked off the month with a rally formed by Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary this past Saturday. US Attorney for Oregon, Dwight Holton, spoke at the event and told the rally that prostitution is a form of slavery and has become a major, thriving problem in Portland. US Senator for Oregon, Ron Wyden also spoke at the event.
Portland is also in the process of creating a bipartisan bill that would crack down on human traffickers and financially support shelters for victims of trafficking.
AWESOME job, Portland! Keep up the great work! We hope that this will catch attention in other states and cause them to act out as well.
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