Attorney General Chris Carr has been appointed by the National Association of Attorneys General President and Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen to serve on the NAAG Human Trafficking Committee.

“Human trafficking takes a horrific physical and mental toll on its victims and robs our children of their dignity and self-worth,” said Attorney General Carr. “I am honored by this appointment, and I do not take it lightly. I look forward to collaborating with my fellow Committee members as we strive to end this modern day slavery.”

Human trafficking occurs when a person is forced or tricked into involuntary labor or commercial sexual activity, or when a child is involved in commercial sexual activity. The United States is a source, destination and transit country for both labor and sex trafficking.

There are estimated to be 21 million victims worldwide, generating $150 billion in annual illegal profits. The state attorneys general established the NAAG Human Trafficking Committee to investigate and promote best practices for combating trafficking at a state level.

These include law enforcement and prosecution strategies, educational outreach efforts and alliances with partner agencies and non-governmental organizations. The Committee has compiled several resources as part of its initiative to combat human trafficking in the United States.

The following state attorneys general serve alongside Attorney General Carr on this NAAG special committee:

Attorney General Bob Ferguson (WA), Co-Chair

Attorney General Sean Reyes (UT), Co-Chair

Attorney General Andy Beshear (KY)

Attorney General Chris Carr (GA)

Attorney General Cynthia H. Coffman (CO)

Attorney General Maura Healey (MA)

Attorney General Mark Herring (VA)

Attorney General Adam Paul Laxalt (NV)

Attorney General Tom Miller (IA)

Attorney General Doug Peterson (NE)

Attorney General Derek Schmidt (KS)

Attorney General Bill Schuette (MI)