In "When Sex Trafficking Goes Unnoticed in America", Alvarez defines human trafficking as a form of modern-day slavery. It is a system in which boys and girls are taken as sex slaves. It is harder for victims to obtain justice in this situation because the police have trouble separating victims from offenders.This is because victims are forced to be offenders. Officers are trying their best to crack down on pimps and some people are even creating transitional homes for victims of sex trafficking.
I definitely think human trafficking is an issue that needs more public awareness. I think we also need more safe places for victims of trafficking and cops should apply more focus to preventing this event. For the most part, teaching potential victims to defend themselves and how to watch out for predators is very important in preventing cases of trafficking. Since taking a self defense class and seeing Caged No More, I have taken a strong interest in learning about human trafficking. I think it is important to spread awareness especially for girls around my age. I have been reading about this topic and came about this source and found it filled with information and quite interesting.
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2016/02/how-sex-trafficking-goes-unnoticed-in-america/470166/
I do agree that human trafficking is a major problem in America. Educating people just in case it happens to them is a great way to avoid the problem.
ReplyDeleteSarah, this is a well written blog and interesting topic. I agree this issue needs more public awareness and more should be done to prevent it from happening. I understand Interstate 10 is a corridor for trafficking and I think that is really ashamed.
ReplyDeleteI really like how you mentioned that this happens to boys and not just girls. I agree about having shelters for these victims to feel safe in.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your views on human trafficking, and I also like your ideas of teaching potential victims to defend themselves. It would certainly be nice if it could reduce the number of human trafficking victims.
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