A Constantly Shifting Crime: Addressing Human Trafficking
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The Missoula Human Trafficking Task Force is a vast network that spans law enforcement at all levels, nonprofit organizations, schools, hospitals and others. Together these groups work to educate the public, expose traffickers and support victims in healing.
This week, the commissioners sat down with Ryan Prather of the Missoula County Sheriff's Office to learn about this complex issue. Prather oversees Sheriff's Office detectives who specialize in criminal investigations, including child exploitation and human trafficking.
This episode mentions difficult topics like relationship and sexual violence. The Crime Victim Advocate Division of Missoula County is here to help you. Please call 406-258-3830 or visit their office at 317 Woody Street. YWCA Missoula is another resource and their crisis line is 1-800-483-7858. Get more information at the Missoula Human Trafficking Task Force website.
Additional resources include:
- All Nations Health Center and Missoula Project Beacon
- YWCA Missoula
- First Step Resource Center
- 406stop.com, Montana State Human Trafficking Hotline
Thank you to Missoula's Community Media Resource for podcast recording support!
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