New program in Kingston aims to help human trafficking survivors break the cycle – CBC
Jan 12, 2026
Victim Services staff say numbers are rising while victims are getting younger
At least 75 per cent of human trafficking survivors referred to Victim Services of Kingston and Frontenac had already received some sort of support from the organization, according to staff.
It’s a startling statistic, said executive director Paula Laughlin, and a wakeup call.
“This led to us wondering why … the same individuals are coming back time and time again for supports, and why they were experiencing re-traumatization so often,” she said.
