An expert in human trafficking intervention said the numbers reported nationally may not accurately represent the current situation.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — (If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, call 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733 to get help)

January is Human Trafficking Awareness month, so we wanted to look at the state of human trafficking in Kentucky and Indiana going into 2021.

WHAS11 talked to Lindsey Stout, an intervention specialist in Indiana, to see what progress is being made and how you can help. Stout works for Middle Way House in Indiana