Category: Sexual Exploitation

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

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

PHOENIX: Arizona Brothel Hid Behind Porn Ruse, Police Say

June 21, 2013

By JJ Hensley for The Arizona Republic on June 21, 2013—“A business that police say uses pornography as a front for prostitution was the target of a late-night raid Thursday. William James Hartwell, 52, the business owner, and eight women were arrested at the studio that police say ostensibly lured clients who want to star … More PHOENIX: Arizona Brothel Hid Behind Porn Ruse, Police Say

CHICAGO: Man Charged With Sex Trafficking For Second Time In Cook County

June 20, 2013

On June 19, 2013— “A man previously convicted of sex trafficking in Cook County has been charged again, this time for allegedly kidnapping a Minnesota woman and bringing her to Chicago to work in the sex trade. Myrelle Lockett, 20, is charged with felony counts of aggravated trafficking in persons, involuntary servitude and kidnapping, according … More CHICAGO: Man Charged With Sex Trafficking For Second Time In Cook County

Sex Scandals, Covered-Up Crimes Hit at State Department

June 12, 2013

By Cheryl K. Chumley for The Washington Times on June 10, 2013— “The State Department has been tainted by an internal memo that revealed security personnel and even diplomats may have committed inappropriate, illegal behavior during overseas trips. Some of the behaviors: One State Department security staffer in Beirut “engaged in sexual assaults” on embassy … More Sex Scandals, Covered-Up Crimes Hit at State Department

Unprotected: How Legalizing Prostitution Has Failed

June 4, 2013

By SPIEGEL staff on May 30, 2013— “When Germany legalized prostitution just over a decade ago, politicians hoped that it would create better conditions and more autonomy for sex workers. It hasn’t worked out that way, though. Exploitation and human trafficking remain significant problems. Sânandrei is a poor village in Romania with run-down houses and … More Unprotected: How Legalizing Prostitution Has Failed

‘Volviendo’ Film + Panel Discussion on Sex Trafficking in Latin America

May 6, 2013

Sex Trafficking Awareness Event Volviendo FREE Screening + Panel Discussion on Sex Trafficking in Latin America Organized by Hope for Justice and Chicanos/Latinos for Community Medicine, Volviendo film will be shown with a panel discussion after the screening on sex trafficking in Latin America, Seattle and world. DATE | MAY 22, 2013 TIME | 7 PM WITH PANEL … More ‘Volviendo’ Film + Panel Discussion on Sex Trafficking in Latin America

Brothel Madam Guilty of Keeping Students in Sexual Servitude

April 8, 2013

By Paul Bibby and Stephanie Gardiner on April 2, 2013—”A Sydney brothel madam has been found guilty of keeping young Malaysian students in sexual servitude at a brothel on Sydney’s north shore. Chee Mei Wong, 39, forced the six young women to work up to 20 hours a day in the Diamonds brothel in Willoughby … More Brothel Madam Guilty of Keeping Students in Sexual Servitude

‘EDEN’ FILM + PANEL DISCUSSION ON SEX TRAFFICKING

March 30, 2013

Sex Trafficking Awareness Event EDEN Screening + Panel Discussion on Sex Trafficking Organized by Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) and Centripetal Films, Hope for Justice and World Affairs Council are co-presenters of the opening night of Eden screening with panel discussion on sex trafficking. SXSW 2012: Audience Award Best Narrative Feature – Special Jury Award Best … More ‘EDEN’ FILM + PANEL DISCUSSION ON SEX TRAFFICKING