‘Reflects how much violence is actually present’: Oregon nonprofit that helps human trafficking victims sees a surge in cases

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — An Oregon non-profit organization helping survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation responded to more than 20 people seeking assistance this week, all within the span of a single day.

Safety Compass, the Woodburn-based nonprift, said the response between Aug. 6 and Aug. 7 marked the largest number of survivors it has served in such a short period.

In total, 21 people sought emergency assistance within a 24-hour period, including 19 requests in a single 12-hour overnight stretch, Safety Compass said…

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