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The facts

Today in the U.S., it’s estimated that 300,000 minors are being trafficked for sexual exploitation, with 90 percent of the victims being American citizens.

The most recent FBI Operation Cross Country sting found Portland has the second-highest standing in the country for sex trafficking, with over 50 percent of those victims being children.

Oregon police say they encounter three to five people per week who are victims of trafficking.

Sad thing. But Is the government doing something about this?
regards,
girlie

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Simulation pret

Hi Girlie,

Yes, the U.S. and state governments are doing things.  You just don’t hear the media celebrating those success.  We are just much better at criticizing the government.

Recently, FBI Agents and local state law enforcement teamed up and had a cross state effort to catch perpetrators who trafficked children.  The sting led to numerous arrests and rescued a large amount of kids.

To get our elected officials to do something, their constituents must make their voices heard.  Gary Haugen, the CEO of International Justice Mission, said that every time he meets with a congress person or senator, he or she will reply, “But my constituents aren’t concerned with this issue!”

http://www.ijm.org/justicecampaigns here’s a link for information on a very important bill being evaluated in Congress.  I would encourage you to write your representative and tell him or her that you believe this is a priority.

Thanks for your comment!