Guest Blogger: Jo Lembo My husband Nick and I go out regularly representing Shared Hope International’s message of prevention. When we are invited into area schools, we use the film Chosen, which tells the story of two girls, ages 13 and 18, who broke the stereotypical at-risk youth picture. They were from good homes, straight-A […]
Wake Up Call Leads Man to Fight Sex Trafficking; How JuST Faith Summit Will Equip the Willing
Guest Blogger Jay McKenney I remember the first time I heard the phrase “sex trafficking.” I didn’t quite understand it. When I did hear what it meant I saw it as happening somewhere else, far away from my life or ability to do anything about it. About 10 years ago someone told me it happens […]
How Tennessee Sentenced Buyer to 22 Years in Prison
For a Bullseye: Keep your Eye on the Target
Today, after over a month of debates surrounding the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act (JVTA), members of the Senate announce a bi-partisan agreement. Thankfully, Senators from both sides of the aisle repeated calls for negotiations and persevered to find a creative solution. With the proposed amendment, critical protections for survivors contained in this important […]
Feds Seize Myredbook.com, Threatening Online Facilitators of Sex Trafficking
The dirty business of child sex trafficking is rapidly migrating to the Internet, due to the accessibility and anonymity of websites like Craigslist.com, Backpage.com, and Myredbook.com that allow ads for “adult services.” It is well known that these ads mask child and adult sexual exploitation and that big money is being made. Advocates like Shared […]