The Johnson County Human Trafficking Coalition is offering a free program to raise awareness on the dangers that human trafficking poses to our communities. 

On Sunday, January 29, the event will be held in the Iowa City Public Library from 1-4:30 p.m. Bearing the title “It Happens Here, Too” the program will teach guests how to identify potential human trafficking activity, the tactics used, and the impact of the internet on trafficking. Breakout sessions will also be held for youth, college-age students, adults, and care providers. 

The Johnson County Human Trafficking Coalition is a group made up of medical providers, law enforcement officials, attorneys, community agency providers, and education staff. Brittany McGraw, a member of the coalition, tells KCII that educating the public is at the forefront of their mission. “The big goal of our coalition is to have interdisciplinary folks working together to increase education and collaborate with the community in order to better raise awareness about the issue of human trafficking,” she explains. Members serve in the coalition on a volunteer basis. 

The event is open to all ages. For more information on the event, or to support the coalition, click here.