Letter: Tharros Place Provides Services for Human Trafficking Survivors in Chatham County

About 10 years ago, I saw firsthand the impacts of human trafficking in our community and just how ill-equipped we were to handle it.

A sting on a human trafficking ring landed two young girls – around 12 and 13 years old – in a local emergency room for evaluation. Over the next 36 hours, these frightened and victimized girls were revictimized by the very system that was supposed to protect and help them.

That tragic incident began a 10-year conversation about how we could build a culture of courage in trafficked girls by providing residential, trauma-informed, and customized services for each survivor. The ultimate goal? To transform those girls from victims to young women brimming with confidence, self-respect, and courage.

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