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The link between po*******hy and trafficking is undeniable. We will be focusing on this aspect of human trafficking for the rest of this month and into March.

https://www.facebook.com/119065454933414/posts/1666105480229396/

“Total control over another person is the power dynamic at the heart of po*******hy. The erotic appeal of this fantasy to millions of terrifyingly normal
men fosters an immense industry in which women and children are abused, not in fantasy but in reality.” - Emily Dworkin (Trauma and Recovery)


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Appreciate this challenge from Stand 4 Justice Movement. Part of what we want to do here at The Freedom Project is educate and empower others to take their unique places in the fight against human trafficking❤️

Human trafficking is still a very serious subject that’s hasn’t been unearthed by many. So many victims are bound in slavery, yet many more don’t want to be inconvenienced by the mess or “darkness” of this subject. If we want to make a difference in this world, we will have to be inconvenienced. We will have to be the hands and feet of Jesus. So what are you doing today to shed light in a dark world. There are so many causes out there that needs your participation to make a difference. No one is to big it small to add value to someone’s life. If all that God needs is your “yes”, would you hive that to Him?

Great news from Georgia—39 children rescued, and 9 people charged with s*x trafficking!

'Operation Not Forgotten': US Marshals rescue 39 endangered children in Georgia, arrest 9 suspects on s*x trafficking charges Nine people involved have been arrested and charged for s*x trafficking, among other things, officials said.

Keep your children/teens safe!!!

Collin County Sheriff's Office issues warning about new Snapchat feature The Collin County Sheriff's Office issued a warning about the new Snapchat feature, "Snap Map".

Southern California man sentenced to 120 years to life in child po*******hy case Ryan Michael Booth, 32, of Long Beach, was convicted by a jury in March of eight counts of oral copulation or s*xual pe*******on with a minor 10 years or younger and five felony counts of using a minor for s*x acts.

Washington man receives 15 years in child po*******hy case Eric Bongiorni, 32, was arrested by HSI Blaine special agents in March 2016 after a court-authorized search warrant revealed numerous images and videos of child s*xual abuse on his electronic devices.

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/end-it-movements-fifth-annual-shine-a-light-on-slavery-day-aims-to-generate-global-mass-awareness-surrounding-slavery-300412278.html

Here is a 14 year old girl who created a website to help raise funds and awareness to fight human trafficking.
Be inspired! Be bold! Ask God what YOU can do to create change!
https://www.blueroses4freedom.com/

Blue Roses for Freedom | Giving girls wings to fly to freedom Blue Roses for Freedom is selling artwork to save teens and women in s*x and human trafficking around the world. Raise your voice and join the fight today!

Anti-trafficking campaign in Portland, Weird Not Wrong

WEIRD NOT WRONG LAUNCH PARTY Created using Magisto. Share your story using the free video editing app that transforms your photos and videos with the swipe of your finger. Available for Android and iOS.

Trucker Kevin Kimmel spotted an old RV at a truck stop last year that caught his attention. He says that he noticed “a young girl peek out and be abruptly pulled back from the window, and the shade pulled back over it.” Kimmel called the police because he recognized the warning signs of forced prostitution thanks to training from an organization called Truckers Against Trafficking or TAT; that call ended weeks of physical and s*xual abuse for the victim. Since its founding six years ago, truckers partnering with TAT have helped free hundreds of trafficking victims, including nearly 250 minors. Kylla Lanier, one of TAT’s co-founders, says Kimmel’s actions are exactly what TAT is all about: “Trafficking happens everywhere. It's happening in homes, in conference centers, at schools, casinos, truck stops, hotels, motels, everywhere," she explains. "You know, it's an everywhere problem, but truckers happen to be everywhere."

Although people often think trafficking doesn’t happen close to home, the truth is that trafficking takes place in all types of communities around the world. Fortunately, according to TAT, truckers are in an excellent position to help: “As the eyes and ears of our nation's highways, [they] are in a unique position to make a difference and close loopholes to traffickers who seek to exploit our transportation system for their personal gain.” TAT provides training in how to recognize possible trafficking victims, including subtle signs like a lack of access to their own ID and cash or conversation that sounds scripted, as well as resources to help those trapped by traffickers and pimps.

TAT has partnered with hundreds of trucking companies to make their resources widely available. Since starting their training programs, over 225,000 truckers have been trained and officially registered with the organization. Law enforcement is also on board, with many states actively encouraging TAT training for all truckers; beginning this summer, the state of Ohio will require TAT training in order to receive a commercial driver’s license. Most importantly, the truckers and truck stop employees who work with TAT now recognize that traffickers are out there -- and just how much they can do to help. “Before if I saw a pr******te, I would have thought, 'Hey, that's what they want to do,'” says Sam Tahour, District Manager for TA Travel Plaza. “Now I know what signs to look for. I know what actions to take... This is what's going on out there, and these people need a hero.”

To learn more about Truckers Against Trafficking on NPR, visit http://n.pr/29SMWYt or visit their website at http://www.truckersagainsttrafficking.org/

For a gripping memoir by a woman dedicated to ending the trafficking of girls in the U.S. as the founder of Girls Are Not For Sale, who herself is a survivor, check out “Girls Like Us: Fighting for a World Where Girls Are Not for Sale” at http://amzn.to/1X2brW7

The powerful young adult novel, "Dime," tells the story of a young American teen who is trafficked into the s*x trade, for ages 14 and up, at http://www.amightygirl.com/dime

For an excellent though challenging novel about one Nepalese girl's experience being trafficked into prostitution, we highly recommend "Sold" for readers 14 and up at http://www.amightygirl.com/sold

For many books to show children how their actions can make a difference in the lives of others, check out our blog post “Making an Impact: Mighty Girl Books about Charity and Community Service” at http://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=10983