Human sex-trafficking is a Tri-City issue. Learn more at Thursday event

A community conversation on human sex trafficking in the Tri-Cities is set for Thursday in Kennewick.

Richland police Chief Chris Skinner will speak, along with a panel of representatives from Tri-City-area agencies. Those include the Benton-Franklin Juvenile Justice Center; the Benton County prosecutor; Mirror Ministries; My Friend’s Place; and the Support, Advocacy and Resource Center.

The discussion will cover the sex-trafficking problem in the Tri-Cities, what help is needed and what resources are available.

The event is 5:30-7 p.m. at United Way, 401 N. Young St.

This story was originally published October 4, 2017 at 8:11 PM with the headline "Human sex-trafficking is a Tri-City issue. Learn more at Thursday event."