Shelter for trafficking survivors closer to becoming a reality Gene Marrano October 31, 2016 1 minute read According to TraffickingResourceCenter.org, Virginia is the 9th worst state in the country for Human Trafficking. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports a local group is creating a safe haven for victims. Share: Post navigation Previous: Prevention Alliance announces major grantNext: Two charged after shooting at a funeral in Henry County Related Stories Greater Williamson Road Area Business Association rolls out Restaurant Week Gene Marrano March 17, 2026 0 Roanoke under tornado watch as severe storms, 40-degree temperature drop loom Ian Price March 16, 2026 0 Roanoke College and Korean Embassy to unveil new Kim Kyusik Center for Korean Studies Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0