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Experts Sound Alarm as Human Trafficking Surges, Ensnaring Local Youth
Fox News · Nov 17, 2025
Executive Director Hannah Arrowood explains how traffickers are targeting Charlotte-area children as reported cases reach record levels across North Carolina.
Watch VideoCharlotte Nonprofit Reveals Zip Code 28216 as Human Trafficking Hotspot
WCNC · Jul 30, 2025
New data names 28216 as the Mecklenburg County zip code with the highest concentration of victims, underscoring Charlotte's role as a regional trafficking hub.
Read ArticleNew Thrift Shop Boutique in Concord to Support Victims of Human Trafficking
WSOC-TV · Feb 20, 2025
Restoration Market opens at 74 Spring Street in Concord, giving shoppers and volunteers a way to support survivors of trafficking.
Read ArticleIncreasing Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking
WCCB Charlotte · Jul 2, 2019
Hannah Arrowood shares warning signs to watch for as the State Bureau of Investigation launches a new human trafficking unit.
Read ArticleCarolinas a Hot Bed for Human Trafficking: How to Recognize the Signs of a Victim
WCNC · Feb 12, 2025
Advocates and law enforcement clear up common misconceptions about human trafficking and explain the signs that someone may be a victim.
Read ArticleEradicating Human Trafficking From Our Community
WSOC-TV · Mar 28, 2024
An undercover sting in Rowan County rescued a 16-year-old girl, as North Carolina ranks ninth in the nation for reported trafficking cases.
Read ArticleAttorney General Josh Stein Highlights State and Local Efforts to Address Human Trafficking
NC Department of Justice · Jan 23, 2024
Attorney General Josh Stein joined Charlotte leaders to highlight state and local efforts to address trafficking and help survivors.
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