Part 3: In the fight against human trafficking, first responders can play a crucial role

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Firefighters and human trafficking, words that not many people put together. 

In fact, there’s only one fire department in Ontario that has made such a connection, and their training program received a lot of attention in Mississauga this past June.

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Nurses and doctors in the emergency room. Lawyers working in our courts. And even firefighters who respond to a range of calls in the community.

They all brush up against the victims and perpetrators of human trafficking. For those fighting this growing global crime, certain professions that deal closely with the public, often when people are in distress, can be an invaluable resource. Building bridges with them is the first step.

Published on August 22, 2019 in The Pointer - Brampton