Attorney General Richard Cordray hosted the first meeting of the Ohio Human Trafficking Study Commission. Researchers, social service agencies, advocates, prosecutors and law enforcement officials from around the state of Ohio were invited to participate. Commission goals are to understand how to increase law enforcement and investigation efforts to dismantle the organized enterprises.

Dr. Celia Williamson of the University of Toledo formed the Lucas County Human Trafficking Coalition to address areas such as prevention, intervention and appropriate procedures and protocols. Social service and law enforcement agencies are scheduled to meet once a month. The coalition is working to establish an effective community wide response to victims of trafficking.