MOSELLE, Miss. (WDAM) – A South Mississippi nonprofit is extending its reach to the Pine Belt and beyond in an effort to assist human trafficking victims in our state.

Jubilee Havens is on a mission to help those survivors.

“There are predators our there that have sick minds. They want to prey on these victims, because they are vulnerable,” said Debra Brown.

Law enforcement agencies across our state continue working to fight human trafficking in Mississippi. It’s a crime, leaders say, can happen in any community at any time.

Brown works with Jubilee Havens, based out of Ocean Springs. The organization is bringing its work to the Pine Belt all in an effort to help victims of what is known as modern day slavery.

“Our mission is to provide safe havens for the victims of human trafficking. To be able to open up an undisclosed home for these victims. What they need is a safe respite emergency home that would cover a 30 to 90 day program where it would meet their psychological, emotional and physical needs. Most of these victims have severe consequences in this area.”

The organization was established back in 2017 and is progressively working to make a difference in the lives of victims across our state.