Lessons in human trafficking  

It is vital for parents and children to communicate with one another in order to stop human trafficking, says Huron County Health Unit RN Johanna Calamusa. The public health nurse was participating in a human trafficking awareness presentation at Exeter’s South Huron District High School in October when she told attendees that “(children) will talk if you listen.” It’s the parents’ job to be educated about human trafficking, she adds. The event, hosted by the health unit in collaboration with other organizations, including Victim Services Huron County, was created to teach parents and students about human trafficking, who is vulnerable, and how to identify signs that someone may be victimized. Calamusa encourages families to have meals together every day as a way to connect and build structure in the family. Parents should also teach their children what healthy relationships look like, she notes. (The Mitchell Advocate, Oct. 25