Category: Child Trafficking

NEW ORLEANS: Child Sex Trafficking Becoming a Troubling Trend, Authorities Say

August 2, 2013

By Michelle Hunter, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune on July 30, 2013— “When FBI agents partnered with the New Orleans Police Department, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and Louisiana State Police to conduct sex trafficking stings during this past weekend, they were hoping to snare adults who were forcing juveniles into prostitution. Adults like Todd Bacchus, … More NEW ORLEANS: Child Sex Trafficking Becoming a Troubling Trend, Authorities Say

CHINA: Kidnapped and Sold—Inside the Dark World of Child Trafficking in China

August 2, 2013

By Charlie Custer on July 25, 2013, for The Atlantic— “In March 2011, Rose Candis had the worst lunch of her life. Sitting at a restaurant in Shaoguan, a small city in South China, the American mother tried hard not to vomit while her traveling companion translated what the man they were eating with had … More CHINA: Kidnapped and Sold—Inside the Dark World of Child Trafficking in China

FBI Raids Rescue 105 Kids Forced Into Prostitution

July 29, 2013

By Pete Yost for The Associated Press on July 29, 2013— “Authorities rescued 105 children who were forced into prostitution and arrested 150 pimps and others in a three-day law enforcement sweep in 76 American cities, the FBI said Monday. The victims, almost all girls, range in age from 13 to 17. The largest numbers … More FBI Raids Rescue 105 Kids Forced Into Prostitution

Real Talk About the SE Asian Sex Trade, from Jamie Wright—Wife, Mother & Missionary

July 24, 2013

By Jamie Wright on July 22, 2013— “I spent the first two weeks of July in South East Asia, getting a first hand look at the sex trade, slavery, and human trafficking that plagues that part of the world. After I got back, I had coffee with a friend who said, “Dump it all out.” … More Real Talk About the SE Asian Sex Trade, from Jamie Wright—Wife, Mother & Missionary

Child Sex Abuse Live Streaming ‘On The Rise’

July 12, 2013

“Child sexual abuse streamed live online through services like Skype has been highlighted as an emerging threat by experts. Figures show an increasing number of offenders have been targeting vulnerable families overseas to set up live access to children over webcams in exchange for payment. The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre’s (Ceop) annual report … More Child Sex Abuse Live Streaming ‘On The Rise’

Training About Youth Sex Trafficking for Service Providers

July 9, 2013

TRAINING OPPORTUNITY Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking of Youth facilitated by Leslie Briner, MSW This workshop is designed for service providers, educators, and community members who work with youth or want to learn more about sexual exploitation and trafficking. Topics include: the social and cultural context of sexual exploitation, the subculture of prostitution, harm and impacts, … More Training About Youth Sex Trafficking for Service Providers

Hilton Worldwide and Vital Voices Global Partnership Launch Global Freedom Exchange, a Collaboration to End Child Trafficking

June 28, 2013

For BusinessWire on June 26, 2013— “Today, Hilton Worldwide and Vital Voices Global Partnership announced that they have joined forces to help end child trafficking. Together, they have launched the Global Freedom Exchange, an innovative, multi-faceted educational and mentoring program targeting emerging and established women leaders. Program participants are on the forefront of global efforts … More Hilton Worldwide and Vital Voices Global Partnership Launch Global Freedom Exchange, a Collaboration to End Child Trafficking

Maldives Facing Widespread Child Prostitution, Sexual Abuse

June 24, 2013

By Leah Malone on June 23, 201, for Minivan News— “Child prostitution in Laamu Atoll has become so “common” the underage victims of such crimes consider it “normal”, a private clinical psychologist has revealed to Minivan News. The practice, believed by multiple sources interviewed by Minivan News to be prevalent across the Maldives, ranges from … More Maldives Facing Widespread Child Prostitution, Sexual Abuse

USA: Woman Gets Jail for Allowing Daughter to be Prostituted

June 9, 2013

USA, St. Paul, Minn., on June 6 for UPI.com— “A Minnesota woman has been sentenced to six months in jail for allowing her developmentally disabled teenage daughter to be prostituted. Cheryl Ann Tchida, 51, of Woodbury, was sentenced Wednesday and ordered to surrender at the Ramsey County Workhouse in two weeks, the St. Paul (Minn.) … More USA: Woman Gets Jail for Allowing Daughter to be Prostituted

‘Made In A Free World’: 100% of Donations Go Directly to Freeing Five Ghanian Kids from Slavery

June 5, 2013

Made In A Free World is building a coalition of consumers, businesses, and governments to disrupt the system of slavery. They produce innovative campaigns, front line projects, consumer engagement tools, and marketable business solutions to get slavery out of our system. There are over 7,000 child slaves working in the fishing industry on Lake Volta … More ‘Made In A Free World’: 100% of Donations Go Directly to Freeing Five Ghanian Kids from Slavery