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MGM Northfield Park joins fight against human trafficking in Summit County

The casino has a plan to help combat the crime.
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NORTHFIELD, Ohio — A Northeast Ohio casino is joining the efforts to combat human trafficking.

MGM Northfield Park will donate $10,000 to the Summit County Sheriff Division of Human Trafficking and Prostitution this week.

Officials say the donation will provide access to health care and counseling to victims through the Summit County Coalition Against Human Trafficking.

MGM Northfield Park also plans to train their employees on identifying the signs of potential human trafficking, while hosting a donation drive for the remainder of the month.

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