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Human trafficking thwarted through awareness
By Jasmine Oliphant
January 8, 2026 at 10:10 PM EST
This Sunday, January 11th, is Human Trafficking Awareness Day and experts say many children are first led away through conversations and catfishing online.
Sherry Kitchens is the CEO and president of the Child Advocacy Center in Gainesville. They helped over 60 children in 2025. The group will host a virtual symposium to expose the techniques of traffickers and what to do.
Sherry Kitchens is the CEO and president of the Child Advocacy Center in Gainesville. They helped over 60 children in 2025. The group will host a virtual symposium to expose the techniques of traffickers and what to do.