Attorney General Hilgers has announced the successful hosting of the Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force Summit in Kearney, Nebraska this week. The event saw participation from over 200 individuals committed to combating human trafficking in the state.
“I am pleased to see such a large turnout for the Summit. Events like this are a great step towards improving collaboration in the state. We want traffickers to know they are not welcome in Nebraska, and we will continue to lead the fight to end trafficking on our watch,” stated Attorney General Mike Hilgers.
Keynote speaker Rachael Denhollander, an attorney, author, advocate, and educator recognized for her work on sexual abuse and as the first woman to publicly accuse USA Gymnastics’ team doctor Larry Nassar, addressed attendees.
The Summit emphasized collaboration between law enforcement, advocacy groups, businesses, and state agencies. Presentations covered labor trafficking and threat assessments for survivors of human trafficking.
Panels discussed nonprofit and business roles in combating human trafficking and protecting children from online exploitation. The Attorney General’s Office also released a new resource titled "Navigating a Digital Maze: An Online Safety Guide for Parents."
Michelle DeLaune, CEO of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), highlighted cooperation between Nebraska and NCMEC in protecting children online and supporting families in reuniting with their lost children.
Attendees included representatives from law enforcement, victim advocacy groups, child advocacy centers, medical professionals, public school employees, and prosecutors.
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