New Website to Address Human Trafficking in Effingham Area
Published on July 29 2021 10:49 am
Last Updated on July 29 2021 10:49 am
Written by Greg Sapp
Effingham's interstates are beneficial to the community in many ways...commerce, tourism, ease of mobility.
There is a downside, though, that being making it easier to engage in human trafficking.
The 57/70 Task Force has introduced a website designed to educate and provide resources on human trafficking in Effingham County. Through donations, the website was established to help Effingham residents identify, report, and ultimately eliminate human trafficking. The website address is www.5770TaskForce.org
A group of concerned citizens in the Effingham area established the 57/70 Task Force with a goal of drawing attention to and eliminating predatory acts. Human trafficking exists in the area, according to survivors and their firsthand experiences, as well as in other communities like Effingham. Area residents can play an integral part in spotting and reporting vicitms of human trafficking. 57-70 Task Force has been actively working with local agencies to pursue its mission. Those agencies include SAFE, Eden's Glory, SWAN, Effingham City Police Department, Effingham County Sheriff's Department, Effingham Social Justice Group, and CASA.
Visitors to the website can find Survivor Stories, online and local training videos, and discussions and roundtables, as well as a link to make donations. The 5770 Task Force's focus is on local education opportunities for concerned citizens and the local support agencies for survivors.