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Suzy is no Sophie: How Faking Ordeals Harms Abused Women

Book review of "Trafficked", written by Sophie Hayes, published by HarperCollins (2012)

(LONDON) - Even if one is familiar with stories of human trafficking, one never ceases to be shocked when hearing the details of new ones.

And shocked you will be when you read 'Trafficked', an autobiographical account by Sophie Hayes, a young British salesgirl who was forced into prostitution after she accompanied her boyfriend, Kas, to Italy.

Baylis Family - Victims of Human Trafficking

We hope that this information will “create awareness” and hopefully “inspire action” from all societies and all individuals from around the globe.

(CANBERRA, Aust.) - This is a background report on the two young boys who were reportedly abducted from Mexico by a British citizen.

Oklahoma Survivors Speak Out on Human Trafficking
- 3 survivors, 3 stories, 3 positive endings

The Governor's daughter, Cristina Fallin-Bacon, leads the "Chain Breaking Ceremony."

(OKLAHOMA CITY) - Oklahomans will be traveling from around the state to participate in the OKLAHOMA FREEDOM RALLY. Many will be wearing chains to symbolizing the fact that slavery still exist in the 21st century. Then at the end of the rally there will be a "Chain Breaking Ceremony."

Chong Kim was groomed, abducted and sold into the sex industry here in Oklahoma. Then taken to other cities and forced to prostitute for her traffickers.

Facebook Anti-Trafficking Partner to Host 33 Walk/Run to `Stop Child Trafficking Now`

SCTNow's success is entirely dependent on walkers/runners, sponsors, and volunteers involved in raising funds in local communities all over the United States.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Today, non-profit organization Stop Child Trafficking Now (SCTNow) announced plans for its 3rd annual National Walk Run Campaign. The public event is part of a national campaign taking "steps" toward freedom in more than 33 communities in the United States and Canada.

SCTNow's unique approach to anti-trafficking positions specially trained former law enforcement and military operatives to bring to justice the predators fueling the sex trafficking industry.

Partnering with Miss Canada Tara Teng to Ignite the `Road to Justice` Tour

(VANCOUVER, B.C.) - Many Canadians think they are far removed from issues like human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Canada however, is a major port and hub for human trafficking.

Human trafficking is a well organized criminal activity that will demand that the general population take their stand against this injustice.

Wyden/Cornyn Sex Trafficking Bill Passes Senate

Bill To Provide Aid for Victims of Sexual Slavery and Crackdown On Those Who Exploit Underage Girls Moves to the House of Representatives.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - The US Senate unanimously approved a bill to aid victims of modern sexual slavery and give law enforcement the tools to investigate and prosecute sex traffickers who exploit underage girls and force them into the sex trade.

The Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Deterrence and Victims Support Act will create a pilot program to help law enforcement crackdown on pimps and traffickers and create shelters, provide treatment, counseling, and legal aid for the underage girls that are forced into sexual slavery.

Africa: Faces in Words

New weekly update on the breaking stories in the African nations.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Unseen, unheard; no one should be the bearer of these two words. Unfortunately, Africa is often in the forefront of this association.

Our common humanity should change this; we should never look away because it is too distant. Our commitment to one another, to human rights, and the ability to learn should always keep us connected no matter the severity and complexity of problems.

Zambia Implementing New Counter Trafficking Law

Officials in Zambia say it is a source, transit and destination country for human trafficking.

(LUSAKA / PORTLAND) - In December 2008, Zambia passed its first anti-trafficking legislation, implementation however has been difficult; without training police have not been able to enforce the law.

International Office of Migration (IOM) Zambia is conducting training for law enforcement instructors at the Lilayi Police Training College in Lusaka, Zambia.

Human Trafficking: 21st Century Involuntary Servitude

Unfortunately, no country, including the United States, has developed a comprehensive response to this massive, growing crime.

(SAN FRANCISCO) - In 1865, the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution was ratified abolishing slavery in the United States:

"Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction." Yet, over a hundred and forty-five years later, thousands of human beings are trafficked...

`Dan Rather Reports` Investigates Oregon`s Growing Problem of Underage Sex Trafficking

Sex trafficking is often thought of as problem overseas, but it is actually an alarming problem here in the United States – Tuesday, May 18 at 8:00 p.m. ET

(DALLAS, Tx.) - Tuesday’s "Dan Rather Reports" will present an investigation into the growing problem of underage sex trafficking, with a focus on a city you might not expect: Portland, Oregon.

Portland proclaims itself as “The City of Roses,” but beneath its inviting veneer of manicured parks and eco-friendly living, the city has a dirty, dark secret – a burgeoning legal and illegal sex industry.