SACRAMENTO: Sex Trafficking Victim: ‘I Was Exploited for 4 Years’

By C. Johnson for News10ABC on November 18, 2013— “Sacramento has been identified by law enforcement officials as one of the worst cities in the U.S. when it comes to sex trafficking. News10’s Walt Gray recently talked with some of those who are working to stop the peddling of young girls against their will and … More SACRAMENTO: Sex Trafficking Victim: ‘I Was Exploited for 4 Years’

What Mainstream Media isn’t Telling You About the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children in the US

By Jodie Gummow for San Diego Free Press on November 16, 2013— “There are fewer crimes in society that trigger greater public outrage than sex trafficking of children.   Trafficking is a serious problem in the United States, yet many of the stereotypes surrounding the issue and the counter-productive approaches to fixing the problem, make it … More What Mainstream Media isn’t Telling You About the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children in the US

OKLAHOMA CITY: Prostitution Sting Nabs Some Notable Names

By Lisa Monahan, News 9, on October 25, 2013— “From the sordid streets of Oklahoma City, to the seedy sex ads found on the internet, Oklahoma City Police embarked on a week-long prostitution sting. Undercover officers busted 22 suspected prostitutes, escorts, customers, and pimps during the operation. Eleven were picked up on South Robinson and … More OKLAHOMA CITY: Prostitution Sting Nabs Some Notable Names

LEXINGTON: Subway Owners Arrested After Human Trafficking Investigation

Originally osted by LEX18.com on November 20, 2013— “Employees at several Lexington Subway restaurants were arrested Tuesday following a lengthy investigation into human trafficking allegations. Court documents released Wednesday shed new light on the arrests of Amrutlal Patel and his wife, Dakshaben Patel, at their Ellerslie Park Boulevard home Tuesday morning. LEX 18 was on … More LEXINGTON: Subway Owners Arrested After Human Trafficking Investigation

Nearly 400 Children Rescued, 348 Adults Arrested in Canadian Child Pornography Bust

By Daniella Silva for NBC News on November 14, 2013— “Nearly 400 children have been rescued and 348 adults arrested following an expansive and “extraordinary” international child pornography investigation, Canadian police announced Thursday. Toronto Police via EPA: Toronto Police Service Detective Constable Lisa Belanger (L) and Inspector Joanna Beaven-Desjardins of the Toronto Police Service Sex … More Nearly 400 Children Rescued, 348 Adults Arrested in Canadian Child Pornography Bust

Labor Rights for All: The Fight Against Modern-Day Slavery

By Nisha Varia and Foreign Policy In Focus on November 7, 2013— “ Women from forty countries—nannies, housecleaners, community organizers and trade unionists—gathered in Uruguay at the end of October to establish the first global federation of domestic workers. There were few television cameras, no celebrities to give a keynote speech, no large commitments of … More Labor Rights for All: The Fight Against Modern-Day Slavery

In Albuquerque, Human Trafficking Evolves And Grows

By Tristan Ahtone on November 13, 2013— “It was a bad night, and none of the girls had made much cash. The evening’s customers were more interested in the San Antonio Spurs game on television than the strippers. But one of the dancers knew how they could make up for it. “There was this guy … More In Albuquerque, Human Trafficking Evolves And Grows

Consumerism Supports Sex Trafficking, Forced Labor

By John Putnam on November 12, 2013— “Even now, it’s hard to grasp the fact that millions of people are enslaved around the world, including in Texas and Oklahoma. It shocks me to the think that one human being could enslave another through sex trafficking or forced labor. Since first learning about the issue in … More Consumerism Supports Sex Trafficking, Forced Labor

VIDEO: States Toughen Laws Against Child Sex Trafficking

By Stacy Teicher Khadaroo on November 8, 2013— “States are cracking down on child sex trafficking in the US, including prostitution, pornography, and sexual performance, by better identifying victims and attaching stiff penalties to new laws. State lawmakers have been making great strides in cracking down on child sex traffickers – and better protecting the … More VIDEO: States Toughen Laws Against Child Sex Trafficking