Fighting Human Trafficking in North Dakota: Survivor Testimony and the Mission of the 31:8 Project
Schaffer shares how the 31:8 Project is on the front lines, educating communities, mentoring survivors, and providing vital support through their Bravery Backpacks program. Their goal is to arm people with the knowledge and resources needed to fight back against this dark and often hidden crime.
Piper delivers a deeply personal and emotional account of her experience as a trafficking victim. Her story—one of the rare cases in North Dakota that resulted in a federal conviction—shines a light on the strength of survivors and the importance of prosecuting traffickers like Larry Norwood. Piper’s testimony is both heartbreaking and empowering, reminding viewers that trafficking can happen anywhere, even in rural America.
The episode also promotes the upcoming 5th Annual Human Trafficking Summit, scheduled for May 20–21 at St. Mary’s Central High School in Bismarck. This event is designed to educate the public, highlight prevention strategies, and offer real solutions. Tickets are available now at the 31:8 Project’s website.
