Elizabeth Smart, Advocates Call for Three-Digit Support Line in Ogden
Elizabeth Smart and other advocates spoke at an event in Ogden, Utah, advocating for the creation of a three-digit emergency phone number to help sexual abuse and trafficking survivors access support resources more easily.
Salt Lake City, UT, October 21, 2026 —
Elizabeth Smart and other advocates spoke at an event in Ogden, Utah, in support of creating a three-digit emergency phone number for sexual abuse and trafficking survivors seeking support resources.
The proposal, as described in the available information, is intended to make it easier for survivors to reach support. The summary of the event does not identify the other advocates who spoke or provide details about the event’s organizers, date or venue.
It also does not specify which three-digit number advocates are seeking, how the proposed service would operate, or which organizations or resources would be reached through it. No implementation timeline, funding plan or decision by government officials was provided. The information does not indicate that a number has been approved or established.
The event’s stated focus was on improving access to resources for people affected by sexual abuse and trafficking. Further details about the proposal and any next steps were not included in the information provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Tim Vandenack on www.deseret.com, see more information here.
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