As a Volunteer I have heard many stories from victims of sex trafficking if you'd like to read some you can go to The Polaris website and read many true stories such as Sarah's. They are just like you and I, they aren't asking to be victimized but it happened and sadly there was nothing I could do. By blogging about this tragic situation I hope someone out there will be willing to step in and intervene. Maybe it's just by telling the police, but if you do that I can almost guarantee you will save her life.
Until tomorrow,
Don't take today for granted because there is someone out there that is barely getting by today if that.
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Day Three
I've been off for a while and I'm not sure what to talk about. if anyone has suggestions please feel free to let me know and I will do everything I can to answer any questions you may have about sex trafficking.
Fact:
Globally, the International Labor Organization estimates that there are 4.5 million people trapped in forced sexual exploitation globally.
Until tomorrow.
Fact:
Globally, the International Labor Organization estimates that there are 4.5 million people trapped in forced sexual exploitation globally.
Until tomorrow.
Monday, January 26, 2015
Day Two
According to Polaris, in 2013, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children estimated that 1 in 7 endangered runaways reported to them were likely sex trafficking victims. That means in every classroom around 4 kids would be in danger.
Think about it, what if these victims were your children, your siblings, your friends. What would you do? would you sit there and ignore the signs or get educated and get them help? Don't ignore the signs of victimizing there are a few subtle hints.
1) They don't like being touched, especially by males
2) Have unexplainable bruises or pains
3) Extreme weight loss
4) Distance from people they were once very close to
The best thing you can do is educate yourself, not just for your sake but for those around you as well.
Think about it, what if these victims were your children, your siblings, your friends. What would you do? would you sit there and ignore the signs or get educated and get them help? Don't ignore the signs of victimizing there are a few subtle hints.
1) They don't like being touched, especially by males
2) Have unexplainable bruises or pains
3) Extreme weight loss
4) Distance from people they were once very close to
The best thing you can do is educate yourself, not just for your sake but for those around you as well.
Sunday, January 25, 2015
Daily Post
I pledge from today on, I will post at least once a day in order to spread awareness about sex trafficking. If you have any questions feel free to comment and I will respond ASAP.
Don't be afraid to speak up. Tell someone if you see or suspect anything suspicious, but be careful. Don't take the situation into your own hands, let the police handle the confrontation.
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Children
All children are different so why does society try to fit all of them into one big group? As said in "Raising a Moral Child" it is better to award or praise the behavior because it will make the child a better person morally. Instead of yelling at the child you could say "do you think that was a good choice?" Now whether the child learns or not may be up to what example you set as their parent. Kids are mirrors and sponges, they absorb what they see or hear and then project out the same thing. Knowing this makes me more aware of what I say and do around my brother who is six years old.
In the article "Parental Involvement is Overrated" many valid points are made such as parents hindering learning and that parents should limit their involvement. My mom is a math teacher so when I ask for help she explains it another way in which I was not taught leaving me more confused then when I started. Therefore I do agree with the article, parents that are involved, although are trying to be helpful, are holding their kids back from their true potential.
Kids are kids why can't they be kids now a days? The government says that every child is the same, not all are and they should be learning at their pace, not the pace the government says they should be.
In the article "Parental Involvement is Overrated" many valid points are made such as parents hindering learning and that parents should limit their involvement. My mom is a math teacher so when I ask for help she explains it another way in which I was not taught leaving me more confused then when I started. Therefore I do agree with the article, parents that are involved, although are trying to be helpful, are holding their kids back from their true potential.
Kids are kids why can't they be kids now a days? The government says that every child is the same, not all are and they should be learning at their pace, not the pace the government says they should be.
Monday, March 31, 2014
Welcome
In 2010 I was at a church event, their main focus was sex trafficking and how close we were to the largest sex trafficking city in the United States, I was in Lawton, Oklahoma. Ever since then I have been extremely passionate about helping the victims of sex trafficking out of the tragic situation they are in. This blog is dedicated to providing awareness. Enjoy.
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