Tennessee Secretary of State, Tre Hargett says that human trafficking has been reported in all 95 counties in the Tennessee. Businesses are being asked to train employees to look for signs of trafficking.
According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, human trafficking is the second-fastest growing criminal industry in the United States, only behind drug trafficking. Instances of this horrific crime have also been reported in all 95 Tennessee counties.
Through Tennessee Businesses Against Trafficking, participating businesses will be able to identify the warning signs of trafficking and assist in the reporting of suspected criminal activity to the authorities.
