Law enforcement and nonprofits in New Orleans have successfully found 12 missing children, reuniting them with their families ahead of the Super Bowl. Inside the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Department, nonprofits and law enforcement personnel work around the clock to help missing children who could be vulnerable to human trafficking.Their plan is working.According to the nonprofit In Our Backyard, 12 out of 36 missing children in New Orleans have been found safe.The majority of the children are from New Orleans, with one as young as 13 years old from New York.Officials say one out of every six children reported missing is at risk for human trafficking.Police say human trafficking is a major concern with the Super Bowl in town.Statistics show major sporting events attract traffickers because of large crowds. The 13 children rescued will either be reconnected with family or connected with recovery resources.If you or anyone you know needs help, you are urged to call the National Hotline at 888-3737-888.In addition, law enforcement is working to find the additional missing children ahead of Super Bowl Sunday.
Law enforcement and nonprofits in New Orleans have successfully found 12 missing children, reuniting them with their families ahead of the Super Bowl.
Inside the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Department, nonprofits and law enforcement personnel work around the clock to help missing children who could be vulnerable to human trafficking.
Their plan is working.
According to the nonprofit In Our Backyard, 12 out of 36 missing children in New Orleans have been found safe.
The majority of the children are from New Orleans, with one as young as 13 years old from New York.
Officials say one out of every six children reported missing is at risk for human trafficking.
Police say human trafficking is a major concern with the Super Bowl in town.
Statistics show major sporting events attract traffickers because of large crowds.
The 13 children rescued will either be reconnected with family or connected with recovery resources.
If you or anyone you know needs help, you are urged to call the National Hotline at 888-3737-888.
In addition, law enforcement is working to find the additional missing children ahead of Super Bowl Sunday.
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