Human Trafficking Survivors In Atlanta Get Audience With National, State Officials

White House adviser Ivanka Trump takes a photo with survivors of human trafficking on Tuesday in Atlanta.

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Survivors of human trafficking not only deal with the trauma of being a victim, they often have a difficult time getting an education and finding employment afterward.

Several women told their stories in Atlanta Tuesday at a roundtable that included White House Adviser Ivanka Trump, Gov. Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp, who has been leading the state’s effort to fight human trafficking.

One woman who shared her story was Andrea. Her last name is not being used to protect her privacy. A dozen years ago, after becoming the victim of human trafficking, she sought help from Wellspring. That’s a facility in Atlanta that helps victims of human trafficking not only deal with trauma but also learn skills and find a job.