Study shows human trafficking in SD County has between 8,830 and 11,773 victims per year; generates annual income of $810 million

California Assemblymember Marie Waldron, District 75 (R), has reported that she has coauthored Senate Concurrent Resolution 88 (SCR 88), which proclaims January 2016 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Waldron stated the following:

"Human trafficking, a form of modern day slavery, has become increasingly prevalent, placing the United States in the top three world trafficking destinations.

"Unfortunately, San Diego’s involvement in this repugnant crime wave is significant. A recent joint study by the University of San Diego (USD) and Point Loma Nazarene University estimated that underage and...