Submitted by Emily Brady, Public Affairs Team Chair
On Tuesday, January 15, 2013, members of the Junior League of Columbia joined with leaders, victims advocates and elected officials at the South Carolina State House to proclaim January 2013 as Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month. During the press conference, S.C. Lieutenant Governor Glenn McConnell read a proclamation from S.C. Governor Nikki Haley. S.C. Representative Nelson Hardwick addressed the group explaining the human trafficking legislation, "SC's Stand & Citizen Law," which was unanimously passed by the General Assembly in 2012. S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson spoke about the impact of human trafficking in South Carolina and the task force that has recently been put into action to study the issue, which is being lead by Assistant Attorney General and JLC member Kelly Hall. The task force will be meeting this year to develop a statewide action plan. The JLC Public Affairs Team will stay up to date with the work of the task force and will plan to help advocate for the study once it is completed. Following the press conference, members of JLC met with S.C. Lieutenant Governor McConnell, as well as S.C. Attorney General Wilson (see picture), to express our interest and support for this important issue in South Carolina. Both leaders were impressed with our initiative and look forward to staying engaged with the League and its efforts. If you are interested in learning more about the League's advocacy efforts, please contact Public Affairs Team Chair Emily Brady at 803.238.4767 or EmilyBBrady@gmail.com.
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