News: Human Trafficking a “Considerable Concern” in Spokane

Posted on May 14th, 2008 by Paul Bernish

Many, perhaps most Americans probably think that human trafficking is more of an issue in other countries, but not the U.S. However, there’s growing evidence that trafficking in humans is becoming a serious domestic phenomenon.

The latest evidence comes from, of all places, Spokane Washington, which is located in rural eastern Washington state, far removed from any major urban centers. According to a recent report, using data from 25 social service agencies in the Spokane area, human trafficking — including mail order brides to teenage prostitution — is causing "considerable concern" in Spokane.

The report is detailed in an article in the Spokane Spokesman Review . Click here to read the entire story.

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