AG Josh Hawley launches statewide business council against human trafficking

On Tuesday, Attorney General Josh Hawley announced the formation of a new coalition of Missouri business committed to fighting human trafficking in the state.

This is the latest initiative in Hawley’s crackdown on human trafficking in Missouri and as part of the effort, Hawley has issued new regulations targeting traffickers.

The new business council will focus on increasing the availability of training about human trafficking, especially for workers in industries most likely to encounter trafficking situations.

The council’s initial membership includes business and community leaders who have committed to taking immediate action against human trafficking in Missouri.

Hawley said the membership is open to all Missouri businesses.

“Missouri’s businesses are leaders in communities across our state, and our new business council allows them to lead on one of the most important issues we face today,” Hawley said. “I look forward to partnering with Missouri’s business leaders to end the scourge of modern-day slavery.”

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Daniel Mehan said, “It makes sense that we come together now to help stop human trafficking in our state and nation. We are grateful that the attorney general has asked Missouri businesses to play an integral role. We look forward to fighting this together.”

Hawley said if a business would like to join the Human Trafficking Business Council and help put an end ot human trafficking in Missouri, contact Emily Russell at Emily.Russell@ag.mo.gov