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Human trafficking a problem locally
Commission marks January as Slavery, Human Trafficking awareness month
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January is Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Month and the Barton County Commission Monday morning approved a proclamation marking this. The proclamation was presented by Joanne Wondra, executive director for the Family Crisis Center. - photo by DALE HOGG Great Bend Tribune
When it comes to the insidious crime of human trafficking, Barton County is not immune. That was the message Family Crisis Center Executive Director Joanne Wonrda had for the Barton County Commission Monday morning. So, to draw more attention to this problem, the commission approved a proclamation marking January as Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Month.