A workshop on how to recognize human trafficking and what the public can do was given at the Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center in Litchfield. It was on May 1st, 2021. It was co-sponsored by the Susan B. Anthony Project of Torrington. The program, using stories, statistics and videos. It was eye opening.
They contacted Amirah, an interfaith nonprofit organization. Amirah provides aftercare for women who have survived sexual exploitation. Safe homes for long-term recovery are in Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Michael Distefano, the faith and justice director of Amirah, we spoke to these leaders and presented the vision for anti-trafficking training. The need for financial support for the safe homes. Legal support and outpatient care are also provided.
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