(Cincinnati, OH, USA) – Sister
Joan Krimm is 83 years old and has not gone quietly into retirement. This
Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur nun is leading the fight against human
trafficking and sexual slavery from her convent in Reading. “"Sister Krimm
is a force to be reckoned with. She is determined and hard-working. She is
trusted because it is understood that her strong religious beliefs and moral
principles are behind her actions," said FBI Special Agent Pam Matson.
"Her motives for being involved in the anti-trafficking movement are
rightfully perceived as pure and loving, with no hidden agenda."” Sister
Joan helps the cause against human trafficking by educating, although she
initially wanted to help the victims where she could find them: in hotel rooms
and street corners. However, the FBI and leaders of a local anti-human
trafficking coalition told her that working directly with the victims could put
them in even greater danger. So, Sister Joan and a friend, Sister Karen Hartman
decided to write a letter to every hotel and motel in the Cincinnati area. “"Then
we followed up with them to try to meet with them," Sister Joan said.
"Some were interested, some were not."” The idea is for the staff in
these companies to know what to look for so they can identify possible
trafficking and help victims. Sister Krimm has also been giving talks at
schools where she used to teach, and people are willing to listen to her, with
some parents even thanking her for talking about the issue.
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