A local organization, Dragon Fly , offering support and services to human trafficking survivors, warns that youth are at a higher risk of being trafficked than ever before.

The organization said this is due to easy access to technology and increased mental health struggles leading to more vulnerability.

Dragon Fly CEO Whitney Anderson said many youth, ranging from age 12 to 18 are impacted by human trafficking.

The organization's director, Melissa Eick, added that the targets are getting younger and said, “Yes, sure at age 15, 16, 17, but also 8, 9 or 10.”

Eick said people have a misconception of random abductions or someone being followed in a parking lot.

She said parents do not realize how easily accessible kids can be sometimes.

Anderson said traffickers often use social media

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