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Commissioners underscore local human-trafficking outreach after 'Red Sand' awareness event
Summary
Commissioners highlighted recent human-trafficking presentations and a local 'Red Sand' awareness event; they stressed trafficking occurs in Berks County and encouraged residents to contact the district attorney or law enforcement if they suspect exploitation.
Commissioner Dante Santoni and Chairman Leinbach both commended recent human-trafficking presentations and participation in the "Red Sand" awareness project. Santoni said the "biggest takeaway" was that many people assume trafficking is remote, "but it's right here in Berks County." Chairman Leinbach reinforced that enforcement efforts show the problem is often homegrown, saying, "Overwhelmingly, the perpetrators are family, friends, peers."
Commissioners urged residents to report suspected trafficking to the district attorney or law enforcement and noted the county's recent engagement with local nonprofits and the DA's task force. The discussion was framed as public awareness and community outreach rather than a request for immediate policy action at the meeting.
