Agencies fighting human trafficking while helping survivors across Mississippi have received a funding boost from the State of Mississippi.
Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced distribution of $2.08 million from the Victims of Human Trafficking and Commercial Exploitation Fund to nine Mississippi organizations that help human trafficking victims become survivors. This is the second round of grants from the Fund since the Mississippi Legislature created it in the 2020 Legislative Session.
“Few crimes rob a person of their humanity, power and dignity like human trafficking, but we do not have to let it steal their future,” said General Fitch.
“Helping human trafficking victims become survivors takes us all coming together, and Mississippi is blessed with these nine organizations committed to walking alongside these victims on their journey to find healing and restoration. I am grateful for the State Legislature’s willingness to ensure these organizations have the resources they need to support these brave individuals working to rebuild their lives. And I am grateful to the members of the Fund Committee for the time and thoughtful consideration they offer the state to ensure these funds are spent to fulfill the Legislature’s intent.”