First Lady Cecilia Abbott today delivered remarks at Luling High
School as part of a human trafficking awareness presentation for junior
and senior students. The First Lady urged students to talk to their
parents, their teachers, or a trusted adult about human trafficking. She
also discussed ways to report human trafficking and other dangers in
the community with students, including the National Human Trafficking
Hotline.
The presentation featured the "Be the One"
video produced by the Office of the Texas Attorney General, which
provides an understanding of what human trafficking is from a young
survivor’s perspective, identifies red flag indicators of human
trafficking, and educates on methods of reporting suspected trafficking
to authorities.
"The State of Texas will never tolerate the horrors of human
trafficking, and we are committed to eradicating this heinous crime once
and for all," said the First Lady. "Every Texan has the power to help
us stop this horrible cruelty. It only takes one person to listen, to
see the signs, and to ask for help."
The First Lady is a long-time advocate in the fight against human
trafficking, often partnering with the Child Sex Trafficking Team in the
Governor's Public Safety Office on a variety of initiatives. Most recently,
the First Lady attended the White House Human Trafficking Summit, and
met with federal officials to discuss Texas' efforts to combat human
trafficking.
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