Note: All names have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals. Every girl loves a good mani-pedi, right? I've even seen some men get polished and buffed, too, but did you know that the nail salon industry is notorious for mistreating its employees? Often times, the darkness of human trafficking exists, with some salon owners forcing their employees to sleep on the premises, often on a dirty mattress hidden in the back room. It's sad but true. Last week, I was long

During the 2015-2016 school year, I had the privilege of mentoring a senior at Brookfield High School, Maia Sambuco, for her Senior Capstone project. The following blog piece is a reflection on the work we did together over the course of the school year to help stop human trafficking in the state of Connecticut. It was a pleasure getting to know Maia, a girl with a big heart, on a mission to help save girls and vulnerable teens from a life of human trafficking. Thankfully, Ma