The fractured symbol
Of our ever crumbling civilization,
But only those
Hidden in shadows
Who cry from their chains
Know the true worth
Of the word,
The value of coming home
Whenever you please.
The joy of love at night
With a partner of your choice.
The blessings of prayers
Sang on bending knees,
But oh, how the colors change
When bound in chains.
She's just six years old now
Hiding under her long black hair,
Hiding the fears she fears
When her master nears.
Over two million now,
More than in the height
Of the old slave trade
Are bound today
Within the sex trade,
The sex slaves.
While we do nothing, and say nothing
As we forget their names
And their faces
Painted on the backs of milk cartons.
The fresh way they smelled
In the good morning dawn
Before they were gone
Without a trace…Can you see her face
Now?
uTAH jAY
A $32 billion annual industry, modern day trafficking is a type of slavery that involves the transport or trade of people for the purpose of work. According to the U.N., about 2.5 million people around the world are ensnared in the web of human trafficking at any given time.
From Soroptimist, A global volunteer organization
From Operation Underground Railroad
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The first step is to ascertain the feasibility of rescue. This must take into account the willingness of local authorities to work with us since we not only want to save the children but arrest the perpetrators as well. We also want everything to be done legally and above board.
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Second, we research the location, the children and the background of those who are running the sex ring. We also search for legitimate orphanages that will take the children once they are rescued and not only give them food and shelter but rehabilitate them as well. In some instances the children are able to return to their families. Sometimes, we don't know where the child is and need to investigate to try and find him/her/them.
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Fifth, once the children are rescued they need help. Their lives will never be the same. Their innocence has been stolen and they need help to readjust to a better world. Therapy is provided as well as food and shelter at a prescreened orphanage.
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Sixth, the perpetrators are arrested, tried and sentenced. We follow this process every step of the way to make sure they don't kidnap children again. In many cases the perpetrators were sex slaves and victims of kidnapping themselves and know no better way to survive. We hope to break this cycle.
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