Medina County Coalition Against Human Trafficking

06/02/2026

June is Pride Month — a time to celebrate identity, resilience, and community. LGBTQ+ young people bring strength, creativity, and courage to our communities every day.

They also deserve the same safety, stability, and support as every other child. Our community can be a source of protection and belonging for LGBTQ+ youth. When young people are surrounded by safe, supportive adults and stable relationships, they thrive.

04/17/2026

Thank you Wadsworth Middle School for having us 3 days last week! We love being able to talk to our community youth on staying safe. 💙

If interested in becoming a part of our Coalition’s Speakers Bureau, please send us a message on how to get started!

02/18/2026

Great job to the organizations who made this possible and were able to apprehend these suspects. 👏

I-Team has found a local human trafficking task force busted nine people. What to know: https://fox8.com/news/local-human-trafficking-investigation-leads-to-bust-of-teacher-and-others-i-team/

02/10/2026

Last month, the Medina County Coalition Against Human Trafficking held our annual Together Against Trafficking training for community members interested in dispelling myths and learning about the realities of Human Trafficking in Medina County.

Beth Ewing, Bailey Ewing, and Dave Birchbickler shared their expertise, insight, and real-world perspectives to help participants better recognize, respond to, and prevent human trafficking.

Thank you to RAHAB Ministries, Hope Recovery Community, and Hope Meadows for hosting resource tables and educating attendees on services available in our community. We are especially grateful to First Baptist Church of Medina for hosting this event.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in learning, asking questions, and strengthening our collective response to human trafficking.

01/28/2026

Join the Medina County Coalition Against Human Trafficking for the Annual Together Against Trafficking Training on January 29, 7–9 PM at First Baptist Church Medina.

This free community event will break down the most common myths about human trafficking and share practical information every parent and caring adult should know. You’ll also learn the same healthy relationships and online safety lessons presented in local middle and high schools, and hear from local service providers about how they support survivors—and how you can be part of the solution.

Registration is free—reserve your spot today!

https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/-ESDiV-jfmOQME-pFEWdPg

01/28/2026

01/27/2026

Traffickers use a variety of techniques to gain control of their victims, including:

• physical or emotional abuse
• isolation from friends and family
• economic abuse
• controlling personal documents
• false promises
• manipulation
• meeting victims needs
• grooming

01/26/2026

There’s still time to register. Join us for this important information.

Join the Medina County Coalition Against Human Trafficking for the Annual Together Against Trafficking Training on January 29, 7–9 PM at First Baptist Church Medina.

This free community event will break down the most common myths about human trafficking and share practical information every parent and caring adult should know. You’ll also learn the same healthy relationships and online safety lessons presented in local middle and high schools, and hear from local service providers about how they support survivors—and how you can be part of the solution.

Registration is free—reserve your spot today!

https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/-ESDiV-jfmOQME-pFEWdPg

01/24/2026

The Trafficking Survivors Relief Act has been officially signed into law!

After 9 years of advocacy, survivors of human trafficking will finally have a pathway to clear federal criminal records tied directly to their exploitation.

This is a historic step forward in protecting victims and survivors at the federal level.

01/13/2026