World Cup raises human trafficking concerns as Mississippi resources shrink

World Cup raises human trafficking concerns as Mississippi resources shrink

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – World Cup organizers and law enforcement in host cities are warning the massive crowds could bring a spike in human trafficking. Advocates in Mississippi say the danger is not new, even if the spotlight is. Sandy Middleton, executive director of the Center for Violence Prevention, said trafficking victims are sold and treated like cattle, and even worse. Her team is called in to respond to trafficking cases in Mississippi…