Human Trafficking Report

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Julie Leftwich

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June 1, 2008

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Report

Greater Cincinnati

Human trafficking, in the form of both sex and labor trafficking, is recognized as a growing global and national concern, but is rarely acknowledged as a local concern. Yet it is a problem that must ultimately be identified at the local level. In the greater Cincinnati area, cases of human trafficking have been identified and investigated. However, few Cincinnatians are aware that it is a problem locally, and fewer know what to do about it.

The Greater Cincinnati Human Trafficking Report was designed to accomplish the following objectives:

Educate our city and community leaders about human trafficking
Encourage city and community leaders to take proactive measures to address it
Serve as a resource guide for those working on human trafficking in the greater Cincinnati area

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