UC human trafficking research makes headlines across Ohio
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine points to study as proof of need for better agency resources
New University of Cincinnati research on the prevalence of human trafficking in Ohio released Tuesday, March 27, by the Ohio Department of Public Safety grabbed the attention of the state's leading newspapers, news radio stations and the governor.
The UC study, titled “Estimating the Prevalence of Human Trafficking in Ohio,” examined data from 14 distinct sources that included child welfare, law enforcement, legal and juvenile justice agencies, primarily from the years 2014 through 2016. UC researchers then processed the information into a single database with a common set of measures. The process included identifying and removing duplicate victim records. An estimated 1,032 victims were identified.
In addition to being quoted in news releases, Gov. Mike DeWine took to Twitter to further react to the study, retweeting UC Assistant Professor Valerie Anderson, its principle researcher:
Further action is required to make this video accessible
The below criteria must be satisfied:
- Affirm Accessibility must be checked AND
- Kaltura or embed is selected, or YouTube or Vimeo is selected and a title is entered. AND
- Script Approval affirmation must be checked for embed code
The video will not display on the live site until the issue above is resolved.
Related Stories
UC Biomedical Engineering student launches mobile healthcare platform
October 22, 2026
As a fifth-year biomedical engineering student at the University of Cincinnati College of Engineering and Applied Science, Amelia Wares has been a trailblazer in nearly every area imaginable — and this is only the beginning of her journey.
UC Blue Ash Career Champions make career development part of the everyday experience
October 21, 2026
The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College is bringing career development into students' everyday experiences through its Career Champions program.
Still the top ‘cat
October 20, 2026
The University of Cincinnati Bearcat mascot was voted Cincinnati’s favorite mascot in a Cincinnati Enquirer reader poll, earning 45.1% of the vote and topping other local favorites.
Researchers test gene therapy as less invasive treatment for hydrocephalus
October 20, 2026
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine say an experimental gene therapy could eventually lead to a less invasive treatment for hydrocephalus, a condition in which excess fluid accumulates in the brain. The early-stage study, led by Agnes (Yu) Luo, PhD, professor and vice chair for research, was published in the journal Fluids and Barriers of the CNS. Yahoo! News recently featured it.
UC invites students, faculty, staff to present at AI symposium
October 20, 2026
UC Vice President and Chief Digital Officer Bharath Prabhakaran invites UC students, faculty, and staff to share their knowledge and perspective as part of the Digital Technology Solutions AI and Emerging Technology Symposium on March 3 in the Tangeman University Center.
Got three minutes? Present your research for a chance to win $1,500
October 19, 2026
The University of Cincinnati’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition challenges graduate students to explain their research or scholarship to people outside their field in just three minutes using a single slide. Applications for the 2027 competition open Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, giving graduate students a chance to sharpen a skill that can make a difference far beyond graduate school.