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Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking & Prevention in New Jersey

Human trafficking is a serious problem in New Jersey.

Little Egg Harbor Branch of the Ocean County Library hosts an engaging presentation on Thursday, Feb. 2th  which provides an overview of human trafficking with a particular emphasis on the commercial sexual exploitation of children. This program will provide information about the scope of commercial sexual exploitation in New Jersey, risk factors for exploitation, indicators for identifying victims, state and national resources, and prevention strategies. Provided by the

http://connect.theoceancountylibrary.org/Calendar%20of%20Events?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D117934788

Free Professional Development hours are offered and beverages are available.

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*These programs are funded through a community collaboration of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Ocean County Youth Service Commission, the Ocean County Health Department, the Ocean County Superior Court Juvenile Probation Division, the Ocean County Library, the Municipal Alliance Project and the New Jersey Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse.

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