After going to a powerful lecture titled "The End of Human Trafficking, the Modern-Day Slave Trade: A Chapter Call of Sisters of Notre Dame" I thought it would be an interesting topic to research. Luckily, while surfing the Boston Herald, I came across an article titles "Exploitation's Epidemic." This article stresses the fact that human trafficking is not jus a global issue. It is a major issue right here on our soil. Teenage girls are primarily at risk however, the article points out that our most "marginalized" girls are at the higest risk. This group would include those in social services programs and those who come from homes with neglect and abuse. The article suggests that these girls are at high risk as they most likely do not have a strong support system in place. In Suffolk County over 300 teens have fallen victim of the sex trade and that number is expected to rise. How many more of our women will become victims? We need to fight this war against human trafficking. It may not be your mom, sister, or daughter, but just know that its someone elses loved one. In Suffolk County, the My Life My Choice Program works to provide teens with knowledge and skills to fight against the statistics as well as the people who prey on them. The program is part of a larger effort through the Children's Advocacy Center of Suffolk County. Other efforts include prevention groups held in schools, state agency offices, and group homes. These programs have proven to be successful as the girls are beter able to recognize recruitment tactics by pimps nd know where and how to get help. We need more programs like this. This is a major issue that needs our attention.
If you want to check out this article follow the link:
http://bostonherald.com/news/opinion/op_ed/view.bg?articledid=1230965
Title: "Exploitation's Epidemic"
Authors: Carolina Avellaneda & Lisa Goldblatt Grace
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