Committee for Children Blog

Child Abuse and Trafficking: The Connection

Dr. Debra Boyer

At a recent event at the Washington State Governor’s Mansion, Committee for Children and the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center brought together groups and organizations working on the issue of trafficking, particularly as it informs policymakers and elected officials. Cultural anthropologist and Committee for Children co-founder Dr. Debra Boyer made compelling remarks in drawing the critical connect between child sexual assault and trafficking.