January 30, 2020

The Escalating Issue Of Human Trafficking In Indiana


Taylor Bennett
Statewide Anti-Trafficking Coordinator Kate Kimmer and human trafficking survivor Eric Harris. - Taylor Bennett/WFYI

Statewide Anti-Trafficking Coordinator Kate Kimmer and human trafficking survivor Eric Harris.

Taylor Bennett/WFYI

Human trafficking happens daily in Indiana, and is often undetected. WFYI's Taylor Bennett speaks with Statewide Anti-Trafficking Coordinator Kate Kimmer about efforts to fight the escalating issue; and Eric Harris, who shares his story of surviving human trafficking.

As a warning, this story contains emotionally difficult content about disturbing crimes.

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