Child Trafficking in Adoption

Hi Everyone,

I hope you all have a Happy and Healthy New Year! I just wanted to quickly share an article (below) about child trafficking in adoption. This is an area that is not talked about so much, so I thought it was important to inform everyone about it. Please pass along this blog post to anyone that might be interested.

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/12/30/judge-rehoming-kids-is-trafficking.html

All the best,
Shelley

New Interventions for Human Trafficking Victims in Queens, New York

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to share this article, http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/23/nyregion/in-a-queens-court-women-arrested-for-prostitution-are-seen-as-victims.html?action=click&pgtype=Homepage&module=c-column-middle-span-region&region=c-column-middle-span-region&WT.nav=c-column-middle-span-region&_r=0, I found in the NYTimes about a new intervention that is being used in Queens, New York to help victims of trafficking. While I applaud this new method of intervention, I also hope that more arrests will be made on the demand side. Currently, a group that I am part of called DC Modern Slavery is pursuing stronger lawyers against "renters" (buyers of commercial sex). Check out their work at: http://www.stopmodernslavery.org/getinvolved/advocacy-team/

I hope you find this post informative. I encourage you to get involved in this issue and share this blog with your family and friends.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone, and thanks for taking the time to read this post.

All the best,
Shelley

New Human Trafficking Bill Passed in the House

Hi Everyone,

I was so delighted to come across an article in the NYTimes announcing that the House has passed a bill aimed at curbing Human Trafficking. Check out the article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/21/us/politics/house-passes-bills-aimed-at-stemming-human-trafficking.html?mabReward=RI%3A15&module=WelcomeBackModal&contentCollection=Opinion&region=FixedCenter&action=click&pgtype=article

The new bill is called the Stop Exploitation Through Trafficking Act. You can click on the link to read more. This is a welcomed victory for those of us who have been fighting against Human Trafficking for so long. I encourage everyone to check out the bill and stay informed. I will continue posting any significant news to my blog. Please encourage anyone interested in this issue to subscribe to my blog and feel free to leave comments. 

Have a very Happy Memorial Day Weekend and thank you to everyone that is currently serving and has served our country.

-Shelley

Thai Officials Possible Involvement of Trafficking of Myanmar Refugees

Hi Everyone, 

I wanted to share a disturbing story my friend sent me regarding possible involvement of Thai officials in human trafficking. I hope that this post will raise awareness about the issue and encourage people to get involved in preventing human trafficking at the local, state, and international levels. Thank you in advance for reading this and have a nice weekend. Check out the story at : http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/05/us-thailand-rohingya-special-report-idUSBRE9B400320131205#!

Best,
Shelley

UNBOUND--Walk to End Human Trafficking

Hi Everyone,

I apologize for this late posting, but the time got away from me. Anyhow,I wanted to let everyone know that there will be a Walk to End Human Trafficking tomorrow, Oct. 5th in the Washington D.C. area. If anyone is in the area and available tomorrow morning, I encourage you to join the walk. It starts at 10am and will be held near President Lincoln's Cottage. Information can be found at:
http://unbounddc.org/what/information/.

I am planning on walking with Bridge to Freedom Foundation, so please send me a message at Shelleyfine@gmail.com if you have an interest in joining me. If you are not able to make it, but would still like to donate to my page, I would be much obliged. You can donate at: http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/ShelleyFine/unbound.

Thanks for reading this entry and feel free to pass it along to anyone that might be interested.

Keep up the fight to END Human Trafficking!

-Shelley

Girl Models

Hi Everyone, I was recently informed about the issue of Girl Models, and I wanted to share it with the group. Although this issue does not technically meet the criteria for human trafficking, there is probably a very fine line that could be crossed. Check out this new documentary at: http://girlmodelthemovie.com/

Happy Holidays!

 Best, Shelley

Great Holiday Gifts from Survivors of Trafficking

Hi Everyone,

Check out this site at . They work primarily in six different countries with their efforts concentrated in India and Nepal. They sell amazing jewelry amongst other items. I encourage you to check them out and buy some gifts for the Holiday Season.

Thank you all for your support and efforts in the Fight Against Human Trafficking.

Happy Holidays!
Shelley