Sex Trafficking

When Nyssa thinks about who she was before entering Catholic Charities’ DIGNITY (Developing Individual Growth and New Independence Through Yourself) Diversion program, she describes herself simply.

Shanna Parker is more than just a survivor of human trafficking. She is an advocate, leader and powerful force fighting against a despicable crime that often goes unnoticed and unreported. Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act.

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