In 2009, at the age of 27, I toured WES (Woodbine Elementary School) with my now 22 year old to possibly attend kindergarten there. That was the first, of many days, that I saw a child trafficking ring in operation at a public school in the United States.  Years later, I ran for a seat on the Board of Education and helped a government entity try to close down the ring.  So far the investigation has been unsuccessful.  The investigation started April 10, 2014.  I will never give up hope for the safety of the children I witnessed being exchanged and the justice for both the perpetrators that were allowing this to take place and the workers keeping the ring in motion. Learn more about human smuggling and human trafficking here.  If you would like to discuss both migrant smuggling and child trafficking in Woodbine,NJ I am available on X at @ElizabethNorton.

Human Trafficking/Smuggling might seem like it’s entirely outside of our control, especially when it originates in other countries. At times, that can seem disappointing or bleak.  A commitment to self-education and spreading awareness can disrupt criminal enterprises and create a safer world. I am a disruptor.