Human Trafficking Becoming the ‘Dirty Little Secret’ in America’s Suburbs

August 12, 2013

By Carolyn Davis on August 4, 2014— “While other 7-year-olds were playing with dolls and going to summer camp, Amy was being prostituted on the streets of Texas, Virginia, and Oregon. By her grandfather. Now deceased, he pushed her into the commercial sex trade as a prostitute and recruiter of other girls. Ten years later, … More Human Trafficking Becoming the ‘Dirty Little Secret’ in America’s Suburbs

RHODE ISLAND: Sex Offender Arrested for Sex Trafficking

August 11, 2013

By Derek J. Anderson on August 5, 2014— “A convicted sex offender was arrested on Tuesday on numerous charges including sex trafficking, after authorities located a teenage girl working at a Rhode Island strip club, according to Boston police and the state sex offender registry. Troy Footman was charged with sex trafficking of a minor … More RHODE ISLAND: Sex Offender Arrested for Sex Trafficking

New Study Says Portland a Hub for Child Sex Trafficking

August 7, 2013

By KGW Staff & Associated Press on August 5, 2013— “The Portland Metro area has long been pointed to as a hub for child sex trafficking, but the evidence was anecdotal and proof elusive. Now, the U.S. attorney’s office says it has the first clear data on commercial sex exploitation of children, counting 469 Portland … More New Study Says Portland a Hub for Child Sex Trafficking

PHILIPPINES: Cyber-Sex Trafficking: A 21st Century Scourge

August 7, 2013

By Sunshine de Leon for CNN on July 18, 2013— “”Andrea was 14 years old the first time a voice over the Internet told her to take off her clothes. “I was so embarrassed because I don’t want others to see my private parts,” she said. “The customer told me to remove my blouse and … More PHILIPPINES: Cyber-Sex Trafficking: A 21st Century Scourge

Not My Life

August 7, 2013

Human Trafficking is modern-day Slavery. Why? Because traffickers acquire “people by improper means such as force, fraud or deception, with the aim of exploiting them.” These perpetrators use “means of the threat or use of force or other forms of coercion, of abduction…(UNODC).” Learn more here and watch below trailer of Not My Life: The above new documentary … More Not My Life

PHILIPPINES: Two Iconic Fighters Save Kids From Sex Traffickers

August 7, 2013

“One woman fighting a never-ending battle against sex slavery enlists a warrior ally to her corner. Both find inspiration in each other and the children they saved as they take on the most challenging fight of their lives. CNN spent two years with exclusive access to activist Cecila Flores-Oebanda, boxing champion Manny Pacquiao and anti-trafficking … More PHILIPPINES: Two Iconic Fighters Save Kids From Sex Traffickers

MASSACHUSETTS: Grand Jury Indicts Two for Human Trafficking

August 6, 2013

By Jon Bishop Crier on July 6, 2013— “WOBURN—According to a press release issued by the Office of the Attorney General, Xiu Chen, 32, of Medford, and Ronald Keplin, 57, of Woburn, were both indicted on June 26 by a Middlesex Grand Jury. They are charged with Trafficking of Persons for Sexual Servitude (6 counts … More MASSACHUSETTS: Grand Jury Indicts Two for Human Trafficking

NORWAY: Number of Human Trafficking Victims Increased by 27% Last Year

August 6, 2013

Posted on The Nordic Page on July 23, 2013— “Police Directorate’s status report for 2012 from the Coordination Unit for Victims of Human Trafficking (KOM) reveals the worrying trend of human trafficking to Norway. In total 349 people were helped by the police last year. This is the maximum number of possible victims since the … More NORWAY: Number of Human Trafficking Victims Increased by 27% Last Year

MEXICO: The Mexican Drug Cartels’ Other Business: Sex Trafficking

August 5, 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 Mexican Drug Cartels’ Other Business: Sex Trafficking

Watch “Journey to Freedom” Documentary Bring to Life Today’s Freedom Fighters Against Human Trafficking

August 5, 2013

It ought to concern every person, because it’s a debasement of our common humanity. It ought to concern every community, because it tears at the social fabric. It ought to concern every business, because it distorts markets. It ought to concern every nation, because it endangers public health and fuels violence and organized crime. I’m … More Watch “Journey to Freedom” Documentary Bring to Life Today’s Freedom Fighters Against Human Trafficking