Along with all the excitement during the NBA All-Star Weekend, a dark problem comes that most people don't even realize is happening — an increase in human traffickers.
during the 2014 All-Star Weekend. Even without a big bust in the headlines, police have put out public warnings about the problem.
"It's because it's a large event that attracts a lot of money, and a lot of people," Rivera said. "And if we understand that human trafficking is an economy. It's a way for exploiters and traffickers to make money.""It's exploitation of a vulnerable population — so think about those in socioeconomic difficulties, our foster care system," Rivera said.
"All of us that are working against human trafficking, are working together and independently to create a sheath of resources that people can use," said Richard Piatt, Communications Director for the Utah Attorney General's Office. The attorney general's office and Exitus both urged people to pay attention to their surroundings and to say something if they see something. They said signs a person is being trafficked may include someone looking uncomfortable with the situation, looking like they don't belong with the person or people they're with, not answering for themselves, or acting intimidated, controlled or miserable.
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