Arkansas law enforcement and child advocacy groups are using Human Trafficking Awareness Month to spotlight the ongoing threat of human trafficking across the state and the coordinated, victim-centered response aimed at protecting survivors, particularly children.
In 2025, the Arkansas Human Trafficking Council received 110 human trafficking reports statewide, while the Arkansas Child Abuse Hotline logged 72 trafficking reports and 354 reports of sexual exploitation, according to the Arkansas State Police. Officials say the numbers underscore the persistent risk to vulnerable Arkansans, especially youth.
Col. Mike Hagar, Arkansas Secretary of Public Safety and Director of State Police, said the state is “confronting human trafficking head-on,” noting that law enforcement and victim service partners have rescued victims, held offenders accountable, and strengthened statewide response efforts.
The full article is available at ktlo.com.
(Story by staff writer at ktlo.com)
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