I think one of the major emerging issues in society is human trafficking, it is a growing enterprise with little media. Most people don't know that it happens in the United States, and if they do know, they choose to ignore it for whatever reason, perhaps saying to themselves that it doesn't affect them, why should they care? According to humantrafficking.org, "it is estimated that 14,500 to 17,500 people, primarily women and children, are trafficked to the US annually" (2006).
We may walk right next to a child who is basically a slave, and whether we know about it or not, we will probably not do anything about it. Unless the woman or child says something outright, most people would likely ignore it, rationalizing it by thinking that it was 'their choice'. This is something that must be dealt with. If you ever suspect a case of human trafficking, please call 1-888-373-7888! If you do, you may save more than just that one person, but perhaps hundreds!
Someday, you may save your own child through these acts!
This picture is a good representation of what these women feel, even when they are alone out on the streets-
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