Laurie Scott is being recognized for her work to fight human trafficking.
The Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock M.P.P. was given the Champion for Children Award by the Boost Child and Youth Advocacy Centre in Toronto.
Scott says fighting human trafficking is a community effort.
Scott’s bill, called The Girl Next Door act, was passed in the legislature last month.
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She mentions that since April, 20 victims of human trafficking have come forward.
She adds she hopes to host more awareness events around the province.