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Tuesday night at 9 p.m. I’m walking out of Target on Ward Parkway alone after getting yet another “emergency” Maybelline Sky High mascara and enough Cherry Slush Alani Nu to give someone a heart attack. Walking through the parking lot,  I’m turning my head every five seconds and scan anyone walking behind me — even if they’re 50 feet away. As I get close to my car, I peek under it to make sure no one is hiding underneath. When everything seems clear, I jump into my car and lock my doors before heading home. Sure, these precautions may seem like overkill to some. But according to professionals on the topic such as police, and nurses trained to detect and prevent human trafficking,  it could be lifesaving for young people — especially women — to prevent them from possibly becoming victims of human trafficking. And, after having people attempt to follow me home or around stores, leave things on my car and even ask me out, I learned these precautions are just a small thing I need to do ...

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