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Panel advises West Virginia parents, adults about dangers of human trafficking – WV News

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CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV ) — Children and teens across West Virginia are actively being targeted for human trafficking, with most victims becoming vulnerable , but and trained leaders in the region are committed to minimizing the risk.

Human trafficking “is happening here, in our own backyard,” Congressional District Mobilizer Ambassador Sarita Robinson told more than a dozen residents Sunday during a discussion at Immaculate Conception Church's Parish Center in Clarksburg.

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Sarita Robinson (left), who has seen the destruction of families within North America, Europe and Asia due to human trafficking, was part of a four-person panel of local and state leaders who explained the dangers and gave advice for parents or concerned adults on Sunday. Staff photo by Jonathan Weaver
 
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Joyce Rabanal, Parish Nurse Ministry president, (center) introduced Sunday's panel and thanked them for their participation. Staff photo by Jonathan Weaver
 
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Donna Chandler, a Shared Hope International ambassador from Fairmont, was intrigued in learning more about the issue after her daughter heard a similar discussion in Georgia during a church retreat in 2013. Staff photo by Jonathan Weaver
 
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Bridgeport Police's Lt. Gary Weaver (at podium) discusses his online activity with participants of Sunday's discussion at Immaculate Conception Church's Parish Center in Clarksburg. Staff photo by Jonathan Weaver
 
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More than a dozen local residents, including from Immaculate Conception Church's Parish Nurse Ministry, attended Sunday's discussion. Staff photo by Jonathan Weaver
 

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This “Eyes on Trafficking” story is reprinted from its original online location.

ABOUT PBJ LEARNING

PBJ Learning is a leading provider of online human trafficking training, focusing on awareness and prevention education. Their interactive Human Trafficking Essentials online course is used worldwide to educate professionals and individuals how to recognize human trafficking and how to respond to potential victims. Learn on any web browser (even your mobile phone) at any time.

More stories like this can be found in your PBJ Learning Knowledge Vault.

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