Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
History
The coalition began in April of 2008, as a means to sustain anti-trafficking efforts following the Stop Traffic conference held at the University of Missouri in March. CMSHTC became a multi-sector coalition made up of members of the community and representatives from different organizations: local and federal law enforcement, social-service providers, faith based organizations, students, educators, health care providers and others.
Mission
"The mission of the Central Missouri Stop Human Trafficking Coalition (CMSHTC) is to end and prevent forced labor and sexual exploitation of innocent children, women and men. Through advocacy, active engagement in community collaboration and education, the coalition seeks to identify victims, expose traffickers and users, promote slave free practices and support survivors of human trafficking on their journey toward wholeness. The coalition envisions communities free of modern day slavery."
“Shine a Light” is a new interactive experience that invites guests to explore the space to reveal information about human trafficking in Ohio by literally shining a light on ordinary scenes.
The case against Nestle for not disclosing that its pet food could have been made with seafood caught using forced labor has been dismissed.
Over the past few weeks, President Trump’s executive orders have increased deportations and detentions; spreading fear amongst the immigrant community. This fear is felt even more deeply amongst foreign nationals who were brought to the United States against their will: the victims of human trafficking.
