Reaching Out to Victims of Human Trafficking

CISC’s Crime Victims Project Director Alan Lai gave a presentation in a press conference at the Attorney General’s office this past Tuesday. Alan was responsible for the Chinese translation of a new poster to be widely used throughout the city that aims to aid victims of human trafficking abuses. At the conference, he mentioned that some victims of human-trafficking are hesitant to come forward because of cultural mistrust of the government; the groups behind this poster hope it will encourage more people to ask for help.

For the full Seattle Times article about the poster initiative, please use the link below:

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2013450263_teenprostitution17m.html

Crime Doesn't Pay

You may not remember this story, but last year 12 year old boy was assaulted in a Bellevue mall restroom. Thanks to his quick thinking and the detailed description he gave to police, the boy escaped unharmed and the suspect was caught almost immediately.

CISC's Crime Victims Service has been working with the boy and his family over the last several months, providing assistance in the aftermath of this horrible incident.

We are pleased to announce that the guilty party is to be sentenced this afternoon - showing that with a little help and perseverance, justice can be served.