Jacksonville introduces new efforts to combat human trafficking in sports and entertainment district

Jacksonville introduces new efforts to combat human trafficking in sports and entertainment district

Jacksonville partners with local sports teams and police to combat human trafficking in sports district.

Jax launches campaign to combat human trafficking

Jacksonville leaders launched a campaign Thursday to combat human trafficking, beginning with the city’s Sports and Entertainment District. City leaders say statistics show human trafficking rises during major sports events, so they designated the Sports and Entertainment District a “no-trafficking” zone. City officials held a news conference to say they hope to combat trafficking by reducing demand and providing for victims. Trafficking survivo…