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Combatting 21st Century Slavery: Human Trafficking Prevention, Intervention, & Prosecution

Kimberly Gee, Neighbor

The LaGrange Area League of Women Voters Present: an opportunity to hear from experts about current legislation, education, and prosecution efforts underway in Chicago.

Illinois is considered a major hub for human trafficking.  Chicago is designated by the FBI as one of the top 13 cities for child prostitution.

Human trafficking ranks as the second largest criminal industry globally, second onley to drug smuggling, and equal with the illegal weapons trade.

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The moderator of this panel is Jennifer Greene, Policy Advisor for the Office of the Cook County State's Attorney, Anita Alvarez.

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