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The Salvation Army in Cincinnati formed a partnership with End Slavery Cincinnati (ESC), the local anti-human trafficking coalition. Together, the organizations will work to combat human trafficking in the Greater Cincinnati area.
“I’m excited that we are embracing this new program to combat human trafficking,” said Major Faith Miller, divisional program secretary. “Like others in this coalition, I have a heart for the victims of human trafficking, and believe we need to focus resources on serving them. I pray that increased education and specific services to those victimized will provide meaningful change in our community.”
End Slavery Cincinnati, founded in 2007, is a Rescue and Restore Coalition serving Greater Cincinnati. It has worked to increase community awareness and increase victim identification through public education and the provision of training and technical assistance with medical professionals, service providers, law enforcement, students, educators, first responders, community groups and the community at large.
Through this new partnership, the anti-human trafficking program of The Salvation Army and ESC will continue educating the community and begin providing emergency case management and crisis response assistance to trafficking victims in the area. A human trafficking hotline will be available 24 hours a day, year-round. The hotline number is 513-800-1863. Individuals, agencies or organizations may call the hotline for crisis assistance, for help leaving their situation, urgent support or referrals, or to report a potential human trafficking situation.
“As we embark on this new partnership, with its increased presence and capacity to serve in Greater Cincinnati, we look forward to connecting with other groups, organizations and agencies that can walk beside us in the battle against human trafficking,” said Erin Meyer, who will manage the coalition within The Salvation Army. “It’s a serious issue that needs our energy, enthusiasm and resources.”
