North Platte, NE July 6, 2023 –World Day Against Human Trafficking is July 30th, and several local organizations are working together to promote events held July 28-31 to increase awareness of Human Trafficking in SW Nebraska.
Ogallala Rotary will be hosting an Awareness Walk and information sessions about Human Trafficking. State Trooper Tim Flick will speak on some of the concerns for citizens in SouthWest NE. The walk will take place on July 28, 2023 at Memorial Park in Ogallala starting at 6 pm. It will start with an Awareness Walk to loop around town, then return by 6:30 to hear guest speaker, Trooper Tim Flick. There will be free food and other activities going on.
McCook Rotary and Prairie Plains CASA are planning the Awareness Walk and informational sessions to be held at 4 pm on Sunday July 30th. The Awareness Walkers will start in Norris Park and walk down Norris Ave., then loop back up to the park. Local Police Chief Smith and State Trooper Flick will be providing information and safety talks about human trafficking.
The North Platte awareness event on July 31st is being planned by RDAP and Families 1st Partnership. The Cody Park Rides will be sponsored from 5-8 pm and those attending the event will be able to visit different information booths to learn about human trafficking. There will also be activity booths for children.
Great collaboration has been a part of promoting this effort to support a regional impact for awareness and education on Human Trafficking in West Central and SouthWest NE.
