Hidden in Plain Sight: Sex Trafficking Awareness
8/6/2025 | 4m
Learn how to recognize the red flags of sex trafficking and you can do to protect your community.
Sex trafficking happens in every community and perpetrators are often trusted figures — coaches, teachers and even family members — who exploit vulnerabilities through force, fraud and coercion. This critical video breaks down the reality of modern trafficking, from the dangers of social media and grooming tactics to the subtle warning signs that are often missed. Produced by Fred Barrett.
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Local Focus is a local public television program presented by WNEO
Hidden in Plain Sight: Sex Trafficking Awareness
8/6/2025 | 4m
Sex trafficking happens in every community and perpetrators are often trusted figures — coaches, teachers and even family members — who exploit vulnerabilities through force, fraud and coercion. This critical video breaks down the reality of modern trafficking, from the dangers of social media and grooming tactics to the subtle warning signs that are often missed. Produced by Fred Barrett.
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Local Focus is a local public television program presented by WNEO