Rockford-area educators learn signs of domestic violence, human trafficking ahead of new school year

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – Helping Rockford kids out of tough situations involving human trafficking and domestic violence is the mission of Rockford’s 8th Annual Educators’ Summit.

Domestic violence is a growing problem in the Rockford-area, making up more than half of the violent crime reported in the city last year.

In an effort to keep children safe from those violent situations, the Mayor’s Office of Domestic and Community Violence Prevention is working to teach the adults in kids’ lives…

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