Washington, March 4 -- Rep. Chris Smith issued the following press release:

Special thanks to every survivor-leader, law enforcement officer, prosecutor, service provider, and expert for your commitment to ending the scourge of human trafficking.

I especially want to recognize and thank Gina Cavallo-not only as an organizer, but as a survivor-leader, whose courage and commitment are helping to transform how we respond to human trafficking in New Jersey and across our country. When survivors lead, systems improve. When law enforcement listens, justice becomes more effective. And when we work together, lives are saved.

This conference could not be timelier.

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