Human trafficking victims tell their story at human trafficking summit

MIDLAND, Texas — Human trafficking is perhaps one of the most intricate and complex crimes in the book.

It affects thousands of people across the globe and especially here in the Permian Basin.

Reflection Ministries held a human trafficking summit Wednesday to raise awareness and provide the community perspectives from people who really experienced trafficking.

“[We're] really trying to have survivors tell real stories and understand the multi-levelled intense trauma that embraces this horrific crime and how do we move through it," Lisa Bownds, the CEO and founder of Reflection Ministries, said. "I think hearing from them directly will impact the community on what do they do next.”