Tonya Austin and Monica Johnson, social workers with the Emergency Response: Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (ER CSEC) program, received the Unlocking Freedom Award during Social Work Appreciation Awareness Month. The award was presented by Detective Jessica Amos of the Bakersfield Police Department, recognizing their dedication to supporting investigations and helping survivors.
The 2nd Annual Unlocking Freedom event, hosted at City Serve and sponsored by the Kern Coalition Against Human Trafficking, brought together local partners including the Kern County Sheriff’s Office,…..