Human trafficking awareness program on display at SC airports

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The SC Attorney General’s Office is partnering with South Carolina airports to fight human trafficking.
Monday, Alan Wilson announced the launch of TravelwatchSC.
As part of the program, the airports in Columbia, Greenville, and Myrtle Beach will begin running digital signs featuring the national human trafficking hotline contact information.

“Human trafficking happens in our backyards. Most of the time, it’s not far off in exotic places, but in our local communities. Raising awareness is critical to fighting human trafficking. This partnership will reach thousands of travelers in South Carolina every day and help equip them with warning signs to look for to combat this horrific crime,” said Attorney General Alan Wilson.

Each location will also share hotline posters and stickers as well as educational brochures that include information about regional task forces.

“We are thrilled to launch TravelWatchSC to increase awareness of human trafficking in South Carolina,” Kathryn Moorehead, Director of the Human Trafficking Task Force said. “We are grateful to the three major airports for their help in providing critical information to those traveling into our state.”