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Tarrant County 5 Stones Taskforce creates community bonds to combat human trafficking
By Marissa Greene at Fort Worth Report
· June 6, 2026
· 8 min read
LaTasha Williams never thought she would be sharing her life story with the world. In 1984, when she was 18 months old, the Fort Worth native witnessed her father take the life of her mother, Cheryl Williams-Saddler, along with his own. In college, Williams investigated her mother’s death and learne
Key takeaway In 1984, when she was 18 months old, the Fort Worth native witnessed her father take the life of her mother, Cheryl Williams-Saddler, along with his own.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The Tarrant County 5 Stones Taskforce's efforts to combat human trafficking have significant implications for the Fort Worth community, particularly in the city's most vulnerable neighborhoods. By bringing together faith-based and secular nonprofits, the task force is fostering a collaborative approach to addressing the complex issues surrounding human trafficking. This is crucial in a city like Fort Worth, where the intersection of poverty, lack of resources, and social isolation can create an environment conducive to exploitation. The task force's focus on awareness, training, and restoration can help to empower local residents, especially young people, to recognize the warning signs of trafficking and seek help. As the task force continues its work, it will be important to monitor its impact on the city's human trafficking statistics and to support its efforts to build a safer, more supportive community for all Fort Worth residents.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 6, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Report ·
Reading time: 8 min
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What is this story about? LaTasha Williams never thought she would be sharing her life story with the world. In 1984, when she was 18 months old, the Fort Worth native witnessed her father take the life of her mother, Cheryl Williams-Saddler, along with his own. In college, Williams investigated her mother’s death and learne
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