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For Joyce Dixson-Haskett, life had hit a fork in the road. She’d just been released from the hospital after receiving a brutal beating. She knew it was only a matter of time before a “date” would lead to something worse than a 13-day hospital stay. If a “John” didn’t end her life, her trafficker might.

If you or someone you know needs help call the trafficking hotline @ 1 (888) 373-7888

Watch more of Joyce’s story here and see our entire series on trafficking here.

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