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Sex Trafficking Report

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As a child, in elementary and middle school, I enjoyed reading many books. The last time I read an engaging and fascinating book was in sixth grade. But as time went by, my interest in reading decreased, especially when I took AP Literature and Composition and was forced to read five literature books, unfortunately. However, one book became notable and important to me for the reason that the book was compelling on the subject of sex trafficking. Do you know what sex trafficking is? Sex trafficking is when traffickers use force, fraud, or coercion to lure victims into commercial sexual exploitation (Homeland Security). I did not know either until I read The Sex Trafficking of America’s Children by Alisa Jordheim. Did you also know that it …show more content…

My table is about sex trafficking and I am selling jewelry and a book where my story is told.” Kate informed me.
“Wow. I am actually working on a sociology project about sex trafficking in the United States.” I told her.
“That is good to hear, I am glad that you will be educating your peers on this topic.”
Excitedly I asked, “Do you happen to have any resources where I could obtain some facts and statistics?”
She replied enthusiastically, “Yes, of course! I have a couple of websites that I can send …show more content…

“I would also recommend this book, The Sex Trafficking of America’s Children it includes facts, statistics, and real experiences of sex trafficking victims”
I purchased it. “Thank you and nice to meet you.”
I had met a sex trafficking victim. Not to mention that in the beginning of my project I had no clue on where to start. I would research sex trafficking in the United States but I was not sure on the information that was presented to me. This book influenced me to come up with exceptional ideas to present my topic. After purchasing the book I was thrilled, and immediately went to go tell my sponsor, Ms. Lindsay who already knew about my project. “Ms. Lindsay, guess what !?”, I hollered from two feet away. “What’s up ?” Lindsay responded with her beaming smile. “I just purchased this book about sex trafficking that will help me with my project. I am so happy that I was able to come to the event!”, I stated. She responded, “Yay, your project will come out

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