Meriden woman, Janesleon Colon-Santana, has been arrested following a human trafficking investigation that began after police located two juveniles in a hotel room during a search for a missing child. Information gathered during the search led investigators to a Meriden hotel, where they located the missing child along with another juvenile. Authorities have emphasized that protecting the identities of the juveniles is essential because they are alleged victims of human trafficking. How Child Trafficking Affects Children Long After the Abuse EndsChild trafficking is associated with profound and long-lasting psychological, emotional, and physical consequences. Cases like this demonstrate that child trafficking can occur in communities across the United States and often remains hidden until someone reports suspicious activity or a missing child investigation uncovers evidence of exploitation.