Lowcountry advocates in Charleston, South Carolina, are advocating for increased resources during Human Trafficking Awareness Month amid rising victim support needs. The Formation Project, a key service provider since 2020, assisted over 60 survivors in 2024, doubling to more than 120 in 2025 through crisis response, case management, and housing networks.
Statewide Statistics
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division investigated 285 tips involving nearly 400 potential victims in 2024, spanning 40 counties, with a majority being minors and 94% sex trafficking cases. Greenville County led with 32 investigations, followed by a tie between Charleston and Richland counties at 31 each.
Local Efforts
The Formation Project partners…..