Veronic Jones was first sold for sex when she was six years old. She had her first child -- a result of sex trafficking at 11. Her story is not that uncommon.

If you need help, call the National Human Trafficking at (888) 373-7888 or call 911.

In the state of Louisiana, if you suspect human trafficking, call the Louisiana State Police Hotline at 800-434-8007. If you suspect a child is being trafficked, make a report to the DCFS Child Abuse Hotline at 855-452-5437. To learn more about Metanoia Manor, the refuge for trafficked victims in Louisiana, visit the website: https://www.metanoia-inc.org/