The Fight Against Human Trafficking In The United States

"Our fight against human trafficking is one of the great human rights causes of our time, and the United States will continue to lead it — in partnership with you. The change we seek will not come easy, but we can draw strength from the movements of the past. For we know that every life saved — in the words of that great Proclamation — is 'an act of justice'; worthy of 'the considerate judgment of mankind, and the gracious favor of Almighty God” exclaimed President Barack Obama (1). Many people all around the world ignore the fact that human and sex trafficking is extremely real. “You may chose to look the other way but you can never say you did not know” (Wilberforce 1). There are people who always say they want to help stop this hateful crime
“Man, woman sentenced in sex trafficking of 3 teen girls in Detroit” (1) Human trafficking is not just a big deal world wide it is happening right in our own home town. As citizens we definitely have to stop being so blind to the fact that this is a serious global problem. Stated in the report it was said that involved in this horrifying crime was a detroit man named Willie and saginaw woman named Tammy, they were immediately ordered to prison after federal sex trafficking and child pornography convictions involving three minor girls. The young girls were transported all the way from Mount Pleasant to Detroit with hopes of receiving cellphones, being taken care of, and new clothing. McQuade reported “Williams Curry used violence and threats to control his victims, including beating one victim with a metal broomstick when she disobeyed his rules” (1). Whether a minor decides to run away from home or just happens to be in the wrong place at the wrong time they should never have to worry about being taken and being trafficked. With trafficking affecting our school-aged youth they face many different horrible challenging situations. Pimps or individuals who like to traffick the youth prey on children as young as the age of 9. They target the children through social media known for children to be on, chat lines, malls, or places they know they will find a lot of children. “Some
Not only is this an United States issue, this is a major global issue. Gladys Lawson explained “Don’t let those wicked men win, don't let them destroy you” (1). Many are not fortunate enough to make it out but those who are have to live with the trauma of knowing that they will never be the same. Understanding what they may have gone through is something everybody is blind too. We can all come together as a nation and make this into an unprofitable industry. As one we should all become aware, understand the signs of human trafficking, educate ourselves on this crime, and help survivors gain access to legal assistance. Helping the survivors will be a major factor. Knowing they may not automatically be back adjusted to everyday life, having that everyday help will be a major help. Realizing that most of human trafficking involves female children and adults this should give our local communities even more reason to want to stop this illegal business. Put yourself in the position of the victim and their family. You have to understand that is not something you would want to go through, so let's stand up and do what is