"because human trafficking is a global problem solved on a local level"
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Child Services
Nicole Hoffman
Co-chair of Child Services
Dorchester Children's
Advocacy Center
Rachael J. Garrett, LMSW
Co-chair of Child Services
Dee Norton Child
Advocacy Center
Millicent Walker
Co-chair of Child Services
Dorchester Children's
Advocacy Center
This subcommittee consists of a multidisciplinary team that oversees comprehensive services pertaining to minor victims of human trafficking.
Child Services
Nicole Hoffman, Chair of Child Services
Agency: Dorchester Children's Advocacy Center nhoffman@dorchestercac.org
In South Carolina in 2019, 678 victims were recorded, but only 14 defendants were charged.
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- SC Attorney General Report
In 2018, the Polaris Project hotline worked with 23,078 victims.
However, only 297 defendants were charged
in human trafficking cases by the DOJ.
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- Polaris and Human Trafficking Institute, 2018
Ultimate Goals:
Law Enforcement
Investigative Leadership
- Charleston County Sheriff's Dept.
- SC Law Enforcement Division (SLED)
- Homeland Security
Prosecutorial Leadership
- 1st & 9th Circuit Solicitor Office
- SC Attorney General's Office
- US Attorney's Office
The Law Enforcement subcommittee works to equip law enforcement
officials to recognize the signs of human trafficking and foster collaborative,
multi-agency investigations. ​
Research & Data
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Task Force Chairs
Adult Services
This subcommittee consists of a multidisciplinary team that oversees comprehensive services for adult victims of human trafficking.
Legal Innovations
Anne L. Ross
Co-chair of Legal Innovations
Charleston Pro Bono
Legal Services
Legal Resources:
Survivor Advisory
Healthcare
Prevention & Education
The Prevention and Education subcommittee aims to bring public awareness to the signs of human trafficking. The Education and Prevention Subcommittee operates with 4 primary focuses: Schools, Social Media, Buyer Education, and Public Training.
Faith-Based
Jessica Goodwin
Co-chair of Faith-Based
South Carolina Victim Assistance Network
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This subcommittee connects service providers, survivors, and those on the frontlines
with faith-based ministries that can meet their needs and offer support.
Refugee/Foreign National
Adriana Fernandez Ruffer
Chair of Refugee/Foreign afernandezruffer@gmail.com
Celina Anthony
Chair of Refugee/Foreign National
celina_anthony@charleston.k12.sc.us
