Adams County

NEW REPORT: El Paso County ranks third in human trafficking charges
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NEW REPORT: El Paso County ranks third in human trafficking charges

(EL PASO COUNTY, Colo.) —The Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking (LCHT) recently published their 2023 The Colorado Project Report on human trafficking throughout the state of Colorado. In their report findings, El Paso County ranked third in human trafficking case charges in the state, falling behind Adams County and Arapahoe County. “We conduct this every…

Local 5k raises over $25,000 to help stop human trafficking – WGEM
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Local 5k raises over $25,000 to help stop human trafficking – WGEM

QUINCY (WGEM) – On Saturday morning, a debut 5K in the Tri-States had a turnout of more than 750 runners to support organizations that help victims of human trafficking. The Frigid 5K was hosted by The Crossing in Quincy. Members said this idea came up in January during National Human Trafficking Prevention month. Lead pastor…

Adams County Victims Services talks about the signs, reporting on Human Trafficking Awareness Day
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Adams County Victims Services talks about the signs, reporting on Human Trafficking Awareness Day

 VIDEO: Victims Service Unit in Adams County discusses tips on human trafficking, what to look for 00:42 Wednesday is Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Human trafficking involves the use of force to obtain some type of labor, sometimes sexually. Anyone can be at risk. Those most at risk are people living at or below the poverty…