The use of human labor has always been a necessity. Forcing this work has also been continuing since any recorded history. The use of Africans as a work force for the Europeans in the 1400's sparked a new industry in the world. What is human trafficking? Dr. Alexander Garza, Chief Medical Officer for the Department of Homeland Security, states "human trafficking is a crime involving the illegal trade of human beings for the purpose of exploitation." (Identify) If our communities allow this plague to continue it will slowly grow. One way to bring about the end to this is by advocating for the problem as it often begins during teenage years. Teachers are an underestimated group that spend an excess amount of time with these kids and can be used
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Colin L. Powell, US Secretary of State (2001-2005), formed the Trafficking Victims Protection Authorization Act of 2003 that lays out the need for the United States government to intervene in the growing violation of human rights around the world (Trafficking). Although Powell outlines the concern from congress and the President, the act that is currently in place only outlines the inspection of "whether our international partners have achieved appreciable progress in eliminating trafficking" (Trafficking). This is a plausible solution in trying to reduce trafficking internationally, but he clearly states that the U.S. State Department estimates 600,000 to 800,000 trafficked within our borders today. Our nation ignores the significant size and power this industry has. Behind drugs and arms trading, human trafficking is the third largest international crime industry, generating a profit of $32 billion dollars every year. This is becoming a major issue in communities that not only affects adults. Within the industry eighty percent are females, and fifty percent are children. …show more content…
He states "with the young girls, you promise them heaven, [then] they'll follow you through hell,". (Polaris) Are parents willing to take the risk of a teacher not being able to recognize the signs? Why take the risk if a parent can discuss this with a child instead of someone else? Because if an educator in the school district can see a problem arising then they can speak up. They can be advocators for one's child and potentially save them from being the next victim. Talk to them about this modern day slavery. Explain to them that if "someone claims to love you, then they would never shame or abuse you." Show them that "real love will never devalue someone else or bring any financial gain to the other person." If a teacher does not have the training to identify the signs, the could miss another victim. If a parent cannot have a conversation to a child about this issue, then how will a child ever have the courage to tell their parents of
Colin L. Powell, US Secretary of State (2001-2005), formed the Trafficking Victims Protection Authorization Act of 2003 that lays out the need for the United States government to intervene in the growing violation of human rights around the world (Trafficking). Although Powell outlines the concern from congress and the President, the act that is currently in place only outlines the inspection of "whether our international partners have achieved appreciable progress in eliminating trafficking" (Trafficking). This is a plausible solution in trying to reduce trafficking internationally, but he clearly states that the U.S. State Department estimates 600,000 to 800,000 trafficked within our borders today. Our nation ignores the significant size and power this industry has. Behind drugs and arms trading, human trafficking is the third largest international crime industry, generating a profit of $32 billion dollars every year. This is becoming a major issue in communities that not only affects adults. Within the industry eighty percent are females, and fifty percent are children. …show more content…
He states "with the young girls, you promise them heaven, [then] they'll follow you through hell,". (Polaris) Are parents willing to take the risk of a teacher not being able to recognize the signs? Why take the risk if a parent can discuss this with a child instead of someone else? Because if an educator in the school district can see a problem arising then they can speak up. They can be advocators for one's child and potentially save them from being the next victim. Talk to them about this modern day slavery. Explain to them that if "someone claims to love you, then they would never shame or abuse you." Show them that "real love will never devalue someone else or bring any financial gain to the other person." If a teacher does not have the training to identify the signs, the could miss another victim. If a parent cannot have a conversation to a child about this issue, then how will a child ever have the courage to tell their parents of