PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — State and federal officials have joined about two-dozen faith-based organizations and Portland area government leaders to call attention to human sexual trafficking.
The Oregonian says U.S. Attorney for Oregon Dwight Holton told a downtown rally on Saturday that prostitution is a form of slavery and is thriving in Portland. U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon also spoke. He and Sen. John Cornyn of Texas have introduced a bipartisan bill that would crack down on traffickers and pay for victim shelters.
The rally was organized by Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. It’s the first in a series of events scheduled this month after the Portland City Council and Multnomah County Board of Commissioners proclaimed July as Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
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Information from: The Oregonian, http://www.oregonlive.com
