… We have a moral obligation to stand up to human trafficking,” Glenn said.
He said mentoring is the key and that he tries to help young kids find their potential.
Zoeller said he remains optimistic the General Assembly will pass Senate Bill 4 – which would enact more stringent penalties on human trafficking in time to be effective before the Super Bowl.
The Senate has passed the bill but its journey through the House has been slowed by the right-to-work drama in the House.
Even if the bill is signed into law later than expected, Zoeller said state officials have trained police and others about how to deal with the crime.
“Law enforcement has been trained for years to look at prostitutes as criminals,” Zoeller said. “A lot of times they’re victims.”

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