Human Trafficking, Charleston WV, 2024

In a shocking revelation, the scourge of human trafficking has been brought to the forefront in West Virginia as U.S. Attorneys Will Thompson and William Ihlenfeld prepare to co-host a joint human trafficking training event in Charleston and Wheeling on January 18, 2024.

The Human Trafficking: Facts, Fiction, and Federal Law training event promises to equip law enforcement officials, advocates, and community members with the necessary knowledge and tools to combat this heinous crime. The FBI Pittsburgh Division, West Virginia Fusion Center, West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information and Services (FRIS), West Virginia Child Advocacy Network, and Angie Conn, a human trafficking survivor, victim advocate, and founder of SheWhoDares Consulting LLC, will participate in the training.

According to sources, the training event will take place at two physical locations: the Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart (1114 Virginia Street East, Charleston) and St. Michael Catholic Church Angelus Center (1225 National Road, Wheeling), as well as virtually. The event will run from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., providing an opportunity for attendees to learn from experts and share their experiences.

U.S. Attorney Will Thompson of the Southern District of West Virginia and U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld of the Northern District of West Virginia are committed to tackling the complex issue of human trafficking in West Virginia. By hosting this training event, they aim to bring together law enforcement officials, advocates, and community members to fight this crime and support its victims.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia has released a statement confirming the details of the training event. A copy of the press release can be found on their website.

Human trafficking is a rampant problem that requires a collaborative and multifaceted approach to combat. The training event is a crucial step in raising awareness and empowering those on the frontlines to take action.

The Grimy Times will continue to provide coverage of this developing story and bring attention to the efforts of U.S. Attorneys Thompson and Ihlenfeld in combatting human trafficking in West Virginia.

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