Social service agencies in London are helping 18 women face a new and uncertain future after they agreed to leave the sex trade as part of a major police investigation into human trafficking. London police arrested 78 suspects during Project Equinox, a massive investigation that focussed on John stings that started in October. The women, who ranged in age from 15-55, were taken to a safe place to begin their recovery from a life of poverty, violence and in some cases, addiction. "It's not ideal, but there would be supports available to them while they're going through that process." "Hopefully (they get) some permanent housing with supports attached, some counselling would be offered, that type of thing."

Source: CBC News April 12, 2017 19:52 UTC