The Texas teen that disappeared after going to the bathroom at an NBA game in Dallas and was later found in an Oklahoma hotel is drawing attention to how children are being lured into sex trafficking.
after going to the bathroom at an NBA game in Dallas and was later found in an Oklahoma hotel is drawing attention to how children are being lured into sex trafficking., isn’t connected to the teen’s case, but she has handled many cases involving victims in our community.
“We don’t usually see stranger abductions as a way into trafficking. Here in the United States, it’s very, very rare,” Browning said.These days, most victims are lured in by someone they think they know on social media. “It’s really important that parents are watching what their youth are doing online because 90% of the trafficking -- what we have in sex trafficking --is starting online nowadays,” Browning said.She said it’s important that families talk openly about the dangers lurking on social media and in person. Use family code words, especially for young children, to keep them safe. And be vocal and loud if your child disappears to get as many people helping to look as possible.
A Texas law that took effect in January requires hotels to train staff on how to look for signs of trafficking. Michelle Madson with the“We know this is an unfortunate thing that happens in our hotels, and we don’t want to turn a blind eye to it. We want to be part of the solution,” Madson said.
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