Secretary of State Paul Pate has launched the Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking (IBAT) Advisory Group to strengthen awareness, training, and prevention efforts against human trafficking across the state. The program celebrates 1,000 members committed to combating trafficking statewide.

Pate awarded advisory members challenge coins created specifically for their efforts. Businesses and organizations interested in joining can do so online at IBAT.Iowa.gov.

The IBAT Advisory Group is a significant step forward in the fight against human trafficking in Iowa. By working together, businesses, organizations, and individuals can make a real difference in preventing this heinous crime.

Original reporting: KCCI Des Moines — read the source article.