It exists everywhere...

"27 million slaves exist in our world today...Go behind the facade in any major town or city in the world today and you are likely to find a thriving commerce in human beings. You may even find slavery in your own backyard." -David Batstone



Human trafficking is a practice that involves manipulation, contortion, deceit, trickery, and bondage. It is the most rapidly growing criminal industry in the world, yet most of the time it goes unnoticed. Enormous amounts of women are being forced to give up their bodies at sex brothels, while children in Uganda are being kidnapped only to be taught how to torture and kill. Forms of human trafficking can even be found in your own backyard.The purpose of this blog is not only to inform the world of the social justice and Catholic Social Teaching involved with human trafficking, but also to inspire young people to join the fight against this modern-day slave trade.

Friday, May 21, 2010

Interview Questions and Notes Prepared by Joshua Rabang

1) What is the most common way victims are deceived? Especially in third world countries, how is the law/government involved in continuing this evil practice?

2) What made you decide to get involved with human trafficking? Was there a specific moment in your life that made you want to get info into this topic?

3) What/who are the major forces behind the fight against modern day slavery? What can us young people to do our part in order to prevent this practice from continuing?

4) If there was one place in the world where you could prevent human trafficking from continuing? In other words, where is the location that is hardest hit by this practice? Why? Any memorable ex-slaves whom you could give us an example of who has a very touching story?

5) Do you plan on carrying on what your father has established? If so, how would you do this? Have you already thought about future plans to fight human trafficking?

NOTES

· He and his dad frequently visit Cambodia and other 3rd world countries impacted by human trafficking.

· Very friendly guy.

· Those who are trafficked are often baited with money or are lured with unattainable/impossible promises by their captors.

· He is very passionate, especially for trafficked children.

· He spent much of his time abroad caring for and teaching trafficked children.

· He says that we can get involved many ways, including online campaigns and/or donating to those who go overseas.

· It is going to be hard to stop trafficking because he says in 3rd world countries this practice is almost accepted.

· He says Cambodia, which he has seen the most, is very impacted by human trafficking and that if we compare life here to life over there we would realize how lucky we are to live in such as society where children are not swooped up on the street.

· He plans to carry on his father’s work and is looking forward to traveling overseas.

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