Author: MadGiven

The Downward Spiral to Drive-In Prostitution: Is America Next?

August 23, 2013

By Dawn Hawkins on August 21, 2013— “Drive-ins aren’t just for fast food and movies anymore—if you’re in Europe, that is. With Switzerland’s announcement that it spent a whopping $2 million on a plan to provide “drive-in prostitution,” complete with “sex boxes,” it makes you wonder how their priorities and social norms became so distorted. Certainly … More The Downward Spiral to Drive-In Prostitution: Is America Next?

MEXICO: The Drug Cartels’ Other Business—Sex Trafficking

August 22, 2013

By Ioan Grillo / Mexico City on July 31, 2013— “Like many victims of human trafficking, Marcela was tricked into the sex trade by a man she thought she could trust. She met him in her small hometown in Veracruz state when she was 16. Posing as a wealthy businessman, he asked for her hand … More MEXICO: The Drug Cartels’ Other Business—Sex Trafficking

MEXICO: 46 Women Rescued after Sex Trafficking Bust

August 22, 2013

By CNN Staff on July 2, 2013— “Authorities in Mexico City say they’ve rescued 46 women in a human trafficking bust. The women rescued included 27 Mexicans and 19 foreigners, Mexico City prosecutors said in a statement. Forty people were detained after a raid at the Cadillac table-dance club in the country’s capital over the … More MEXICO: 46 Women Rescued after Sex Trafficking Bust

SOUTH AFRICA: Child Porn Ring Cracked with Global Links

August 21, 2013

On August 21, 2013, from BBC News— “South Africa’s police have arrested six men suspected of being part of an international child pornography ring, a spokesman has said. The suspects, who include teachers and a legal officer, are believed to have links with the US, Canada, the UK and other European countries, reports say. Images … More SOUTH AFRICA: Child Porn Ring Cracked with Global Links

“Chosen” Premiere Film Showing in Seattle September 26

August 21, 2013

Chosen Premiere Film Showing in Seattle  This event is on September 26, 2013, at 6:30pm, at the Seattle Aquarium. Join us for the Seattle Premiere of Chosen, a new inside-look documentary at the true stories of two “All-American” teen girls, and how they were tricked into trafficking. It can happen anywhere. Teach your kids how … More “Chosen” Premiere Film Showing in Seattle September 26

SAN FRANCISCO: Not For Sale Hosts “Night to End Slavery” Gala—Oct. 5

August 19, 2013

Not For Sale is hosting a Night to End Slavery! When: October 5th, 2013 Where: City View at Metreon, 135 4th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 Time: 6pm-11pm Event page: http://www.notforsalecampaign.org/gala/ Event description: Today, human trafficking is the fastest growing criminal industry in the world, and more than 30 million people live in modern-day slavery. … More SAN FRANCISCO: Not For Sale Hosts “Night to End Slavery” Gala—Oct. 5

BANGKOK: Ko Myo, Human Trafficking Suspect From Myanmar, Arrested In Thailand

August 18, 2013

From AP on August 10, 2013— “Thai authorities have arrested and charged a suspected human trafficker who allegedly sold hundreds of migrants from Myanmar into slavery to work in Thailand’s fishing industry, police said Saturday. Ko Myo, a 42-year-old Myanmar national, was captured in a raid by police and justice officials on Aug. 1 in … More BANGKOK: Ko Myo, Human Trafficking Suspect From Myanmar, Arrested In Thailand

KENYA/ZIMBABWE: Human, Drugs and Arms Traffickers Targeted in Operations across Eastern and Southern Africa

August 17, 2013

Media Release on Interpol on August 8, 2013— “An operation across Eastern and Southern Africa targeting a range of cross-border crimes has resulted in the rescue of human trafficking victims, the seizure of drugs, guns and stolen vehicles and the recovery of smuggled goods including ivory and diamonds. Codenamed Usalama – which means ‘safety’ – … More KENYA/ZIMBABWE: Human, Drugs and Arms Traffickers Targeted in Operations across Eastern and Southern Africa

SEATTLE: FBI Raids Rescue 3 Children from Sex Trafficking

August 17, 2013

By Associated Press and KOMO on July 29, 2013— “Three children from our region have been rescued from sex trafficking and three pimps have been arrested as part of a nationwide FBI sweep. Authorities rescued 105 children who were forced into prostitution and arrested 150 pimps and others in a three-day law enforcement sweep in 76 … More SEATTLE: FBI Raids Rescue 3 Children from Sex Trafficking