Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force leaders build state-level collaboration

Attorney General Hilgers is pleased to announce that a successful Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force Summit was held this week in Kearney, Nebraska. Over 200 people attended the event to help combat human trafficking in Nebraska.

“I’m pleased to see such a large turnout for the Summit. Events like this are a great step toward greater collaboration across the state. We want human traffickers to know they are not welcome in Nebraska, and we will continue to lead the fight to end human trafficking under our watch,” said Attorney General Mike Hilgers.

Attendees heard from keynote speaker Rachael Denhollander, an attorney, author, advocate and educator who is considered a leading voice on sexual abuse. She was the first woman to file criminal charges and speak out publicly against USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar.

A key topic discussed at the Summit was the need for collaboration between law enforcement, advocacy groups, businesses, and government agencies. Presentations were also given on labor trafficking and threat assessments for survivors of human trafficking.

Additionally, panels were held to discuss topics including nonprofit and corporate roles in combating human trafficking and protecting children from online exploitation. The Attorney General’s Office released a new resource titled Navigating a Digital Maze: An Online Safety Guide for Parents.

Michelle DeLaune, CEO of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, shared a message with attendees about the partnership between Nebraska and NCMEC in protecting children online and supporting families in reuniting with their missing children.

People from a variety of organizations and agencies attended, including law enforcement agencies, victims’ organizations, child protection centers, medical professionals, public school staff, and prosecutors.

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