In June of 2024, Choice Research Associates Choice Research Associates (CRA) was engaged by the Office of Human Trafficking Prevention for Howard County Government to conduct an exploratory evaluation of human trafficking within the jurisdiction. The goal of this research was to develop a better understanding of the prevalence of human trafficking in Howard County, with an emphasis on labor trafficking, in order to identify gaps in knowledge and/or resources, and develop recommendations for future consideration (see the report here).  The findings of the project were presented to the Task Force in January 2025 (see presentation here)