Human trafficking victims get help from new center

PITTSBURGH — A new center is opening in Pittsburgh to help victims of human trafficking.

Many are seeing it as an important step in helping to end the problem.

Pittsburgh Action Against Rape (PAAR) gave Channel 11 an exclusive look at its newly established center.

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For the safety of its users, we're not identifying the location.

Executive Director Alison Hall said it’s needed in Pittsburgh, where human trafficking cases are on the rise.

“It’s a safe place for victims to utilize,” she said. “That’s helpful.”

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