Kentucky First Lady Britainy Beshear is asking everyone to be vigilant.
"If you see something, say something," Beshear said during Thursday's Team Kentucky press briefing.
Kentucky's First Lady is chairing the new 15-member Human Trafficking Awareness Coalition, established by Governor Andy Beshear via executive order in March 2026. The coalition focuses on preventing trafficking, supporting survivors, and providing annual recommendations to the Governor. The 15-member group includes experts in public safety, law enforcement, healthcare, media, and government.
Beshear said it can be easy to miss the red flags of human trafficking victims if you don't know what to look for.
"People who have been trafficked may seem malnourished, nervous, or have signs of physical or emotional abuse. They may avoid making eye contact. They may stay silent or look afraid to speak, or someone else may be coaching them on what to say," Beshear said.
The National Human Trafficking Hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-888-373-7888.
