DCFS Asks For Public Help In Stopping Child Sex Trafficking
(CBS) -- Child sex trafficking has become an epidemic in Illinois. Now, the Department of Children and Family Services wants your help to stamp out the practice.
In just the last four years, the DCFS has investigated more than 600 allegations of child sex trafficking.
DCFS spokeswoman Veronica Resa says sex trafficking is a multi-billion dollar industry.
"Illinois does seem to be a hub for human trafficking, a highway so to speak, because of its airports, its highways the leisure activities that seem to draw this type of illicit activity," she said
Resa says there are several signs that a child may be victimized. They might be running away from home, have expensive clothing or jewelry, new tattoos or new older friends.
She says anyone who suspects a case of child human trafficking should call 911 or the DCFS abuse and neglect hotline at 800-252-2873.