There are a billion ways to paint the stealth and slimy picture of human trafficking - I offer just one stat comparison, one film (well, two), and one blog post.

STAT. 80,000 - 1,800,000. At the apex of the trans-Atlantic slave trade in the 1780’s, about 80,000 fresh African bodies were being shipped to the New World annually. Today, approximately 1,800,000 new children (under 18) enter the global sex industry every year. (See NY Times source)

That’s a factor of 22.5.

FILM. What are you drawn to - moving parable or facts & interviews? Take your pick.

(1) “The Candy Shop” is a fairy tale/parable that draws you in from the start. A touch of the dark side and you have a really, really compelling film. Here’s the trailer (2:45). Here’s the full film (29:59).

(2) In “Playground”, victims and harsh facts tell it like it is. You ready for this? Playground

BLOG. I love everything about this piece: “AMERICAN GIRLS - be careful.” houseoffreebird.wordpress.com

There will be more opportunities to learn more.