Last week, the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force released its 2025 Victim Report, revealing a major shift in trafficking trends: for the first time, minors now make up half of all victims identified, with an average age of just 14. The report also showed that most victims are from Orange County, underscoring the urgent need for early prevention, community awareness, and stronger cross-county collaboration.
The announcement quickly captured local attention. The story made the front cover of The Orange County Register and was featured across major broadcast outlets, including Good Day LA, Telemundo, KNX and more, helping educate the community on the rising exploitation of youth and the critical work being done by Waymakers and county partners to protect vulnerable children.
