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Leaders unite in Tyler to combat human sex trafficking

Cunio said recent local arrests mark the beginning of what is expected to be an ongoing effort to address these crimes.

TYLER, Texas — As technology has transformed, so have the methods traffickers use to recruit youth. Leaders convened at For the Silent headquarters in Tyler to discuss collaborative efforts to combat human sex trafficking in East Texas communities.

"It was so great just to have all of these agency representatives and individuals of such high caliber come together and discuss from their unique vantage point," said Becky Cunio, For the Silent executive director.

U.S. Congressman Nathaniel Moran, alongside representatives from judicial and law enforcement agencies, engaged in discussions Friday about their needs and avenues for increased support as they work collectively to combat human trafficking.

Read more from the Tyler Morning Telegraph here.

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