http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/9196784
This article highlights the often overlooked issue of sex trafficking of minors across the world. Since the Super Bowl many media outlets have done stories to also address the issue and unfortunately it's being spoken to as if this a new phenomenon. However, it is not and this post urges readers to understand that this a worldwide issue, a gruesome act of child abuse and transcends all societal barriers (race, ethnicity, location, economic status, etc.). An alarming statistic that the post presents is that nationally 60-88% of children that are trafficked are in the child welfare system. This post also urges everyone to advocate for change in juvenile justice policy so that victims of trafficking can be proved with supportive treatment and not persecution. Great great with link to similar post. Enjoy✊🏿
I love the idea of treatment instead of persecution. This can have such a huge impact on the justice system and on the victims. This unfortunately isn't a new issue but I think it's important that we start speaking up about to be aware of it, prevent it, and address it properly.
ReplyDeleteSierra, I agree with you! Children are not being persecuted or prosecuted, but are instead receiving care and services for trauma! It's so sad that a Super Bowl is seen by sick individuals as a way to make money by exploiting children.
ReplyDeleteThis is such an important topic and one that like you said, is a worldwide issue. Giant Sporting event coordinators for events like the Super Bowl and the Arnold Classic in Columbus, OH are starting to notice that this is an issue. The more we can bring awareness, the more others will take notice. Locally, hairstylists are even being trained on signs of human trafficking. I pray this awareness continues so that more lives can be saved.
ReplyDeleteTreatment instead of persecution is the best way to go. I feel that a lot of people miss the fact that they are victims and not criminals. It is unfortunate that it takes such a long time and some big event to bring notice to something that has been going on in our own backyard for so long and to get the ball rolling on ways to fix or prevent the problem.
ReplyDeleteI am all about fighting Human Trafficking especially when it comes to the kiddos. Treatment, in my mind, is the only option that will truly effect positive change in the lives of these victims. This issue is so often misunderstood and overlooked particularly in the United States. Americans see this as "their" issue not "our" issue and that mindset is where we need to start effecting change.
ReplyDeleteI saw this article in my search and almost had posted it as well. Human trafficking was something I never really even heard much about until my social work studies at OSU, and it is certainly alive and well. I think it is an issue that gets swept under the rug because we just persecute and blame the victims instead of understanding their situations and seeing that they are indeed a victim. I don't understand why our society blames the victim more than looking at problems within our society! I think one component may be is that it is just easier to blame than to address needed changes.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing. It is so unfortunate that our system could be feeding directly into the hands of traffickers who will these vulnerable children.
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