Current Events > Sex trafficking 'epidemic' in East Tennessee fueled by drug addiction

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brestugo 11/18/19 4:48:43 PM #1:	https://www.wvlt.tv/content/news/Children-sold-for-sex-to-fuel-addiction--564887542.html An alarming epidemic plagues East Tennessee, but few fully understand the gravity or magnitude of the situation. In the simplest of terms, children, some as young as three years old, have been sold for sex by their own parents and family members. Adults, many with children of their own, have also fallen victim to human trafficking. Experts identify the most vulnerable human trafficking victims as children in foster care or group homes, children or adults with a history of physical or sexual abuse, runaways, people with special needs, and anyone with a weakness or vulnerability that can be exposed or exploited. "Traffickers promise a high-paying job, a loving relationship, or new and exciting opportunities and then use physical and psychological violence to control them," said the National Human Trafficking Hotline. As one of the region's darkest secrets bubbles just below the surface, the Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking answers with a swift and focused attack. The profile of a human trafficking survivor and victim is often misunderstood. Not just their age, but how they come to find themselves being sold for sex. It's true, Knoxville's interstates provide traffickers a direct route from southern states to the north. But experts say the convenient infrastructure that brings people to East Tennessee isn't the only culprit. Family members, fueled by drug addiction, are selling children for sex straight from their East Tennessee homes. This chilling scenario makes up an alarming amount of the coalition's cases. "It happened to grandma, it happened to mom, and it's happening to the daughter because thats how families got by - thats how they survived," explained Kate Trudell, Executive Director of the Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking. Trafficking is especially prevalent in rural communities. The coalition points to a 2011 assessment from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation which found 85 percent of Tennessee counties reported at least one case of sex trafficking. Familial trafficking is the primary reason for sex trafficking in rural communities, the coalition reported. Furthermore, it's happening far more often than most of East Tennessee realizes. Trudell said, "Our state really needs to digest the reality that trafficking does happen. We are seeing more referrals year to year than ever before. --- It's not about the size of the dog in the fight, it's about the size of the fight in the dog. <cite>brestugo posted [p:930332222] in Sex traffi... [t:78173897]...</cite> <quote>https://www.wvlt.tv/content/news/Children-sold-for-sex-to-fuel-addiction--564887542.html An alarming epidemic plagues East Tennessee, but few fully understand the gravity or magnitude of the situation. In the simplest of terms, children, some as young as three years old, have been sold for sex by their own parents and family members. Adults, many with children of their own, have also fallen victim to human trafficking. Experts identify the most vulnerable human trafficking victims as children in foster care or group homes, children or adults with a history of physical or sexual abuse, runaways, people with special needs, and anyone with a weakness or vulnerability that can be exposed or exploited. "Traffickers promise a high-paying job, a loving relationship, or new and exciting opportunities and then use physical and psychological violence to control them," said the National Human Trafficking Hotline. As one of the region's darkest secrets bubbles just below the surface, the Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking answers with a swift and focused attack. The profile of a human trafficking survivor and victim is often misunderstood. Not just their age, but how they come to find themselves being sold for sex. It's true, Knoxville's interstates provide traffickers a direct route from southern states to the north. But experts say the convenient infrastructure that brings people to East Tennessee isn't the only culprit. Family members, fueled by drug addiction, are selling children for sex straight from their East Tennessee homes. This chilling scenario makes up an alarming amount of the coalition's cases. "It happened to grandma, it happened to mom, and it's happening to the daughter because thats how families got by - thats how they survived," explained Kate Trudell, Executive Director of the Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking. Trafficking is especially prevalent in rural communities. The coalition points to a 2011 assessment from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation which found 85 percent of Tennessee counties reported at least one case of sex trafficking. Familial trafficking is the primary reason for sex trafficking in rural communities, the coalition reported. Furthermore, it's happening far more often than most of East Tennessee realizes. Trudell said, "Our state really needs to digest the reality that trafficking does happen. We are seeing more referrals year to year than ever before.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
brestugo 11/18/19 5:22:14 PM #2:	This is 3rd world shit - not that it's ok anywhere. --- It's not about the size of the dog in the fight, it's about the size of the fight in the dog. <cite>brestugo posted [p:930333856] in Sex traffi... [t:78173897]...</cite> <quote>This is 3rd world shit - not that it's ok anywhere.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
spudger 11/18/19 5:27:34 PM #3:	is TN one of those states more focused on stopping women from getting abortions? --- -Only dead fish swim with the current http://error1355.com/ce/spudger.html <cite>spudger posted [p:930334094] in Sex traffi... [t:78173897]...</cite> <quote>is TN one of those states more focused on stopping women from getting abortions?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Irony 11/18/19 5:27:54 PM #4:	spudger posted... is TN one of those states more focused on stopping women from getting abortions? No --- I am Mogar, God of Irony and The Devourer of Topics. <cite>Irony posted [p:930334113] in Sex traffi... [t:78173897]...</cite> <quote>spudger posted... </cite> <quote>is TN one of those states more focused on stopping women from getting abortions?</quote>No </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Antifar 11/18/19 5:30:40 PM #5:	Irony posted... spudger posted... is TN one of those states more focused on stopping women from getting abortions? No https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/05/03/tennessee-abortion-bill/309842001/ --- kin to all that throbs <cite>Antifar posted [p:930334238] in Sex traffi... [t:78173897]...</cite> <quote>Irony posted...</cite> <quote>spudger posted... </cite> <quote>is TN one of those states more focused on stopping women from getting abortions?</quote>No </quote> https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/05/03/tennessee-abortion-bill/309842001/</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Irony 11/18/19 5:31:23 PM #6:	Antifar posted... https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/05/03/tennessee-abortion-bill/309842001/ Abortion is still legal --- I am Mogar, God of Irony and The Devourer of Topics. <cite>Irony posted [p:930334267] in Sex traffi... [t:78173897]...</cite> <quote>Antifar posted... </cite> <quote>https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/05/03/tennessee-abortion-bill/309842001/</quote>Abortion is still legal </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Romes187 11/18/19 5:34:09 PM #7:	Irony posted... Abortion is still legal Dang it I wanted to hate something for not liking what I like. What a bummer. <cite>Romes187 posted [p:930334390] in Sex traffi... [t:78173897]...</cite> <quote>Irony posted... </cite> <quote>Abortion is still legal</quote> Dang it I wanted to hate something for not liking what I like. What a bummer. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Duncanwii 11/18/19 5:35:38 PM #8:	And people want these death pills legalized. --- Hello, I like video games and comedies. Let's be friends. :) <cite>Duncanwii posted [p:930334448] in Sex traffi... [t:78173897]...</cite> <quote>And people want these death pills legalized. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Fuparulez 11/18/19 5:42:04 PM #9:	Yet when it's sex trafficking across the southern border, nobody seems to care. --- It's the fat upper kitty area, and if you got one I wanna marry ya! <cite>Fuparulez posted [p:930334760] in Sex traffi... [t:78173897]...</cite> <quote>Yet when it's sex trafficking across the southern border, nobody seems to care.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
spudger 11/18/19 7:21:56 PM #10:	Antifar posted... Irony posted... spudger posted... is TN one of those states more focused on stopping women from getting abortions? No https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/05/03/tennessee-abortion-bill/309842001/ dassit --- -Only dead fish swim with the current http://error1355.com/ce/spudger.html <cite>spudger posted [p:930339760] in Sex traffi... [t:78173897]...</cite> <quote>Antifar posted...</cite> <quote>Irony posted...</cite> <quote>spudger posted... </cite> <quote>is TN one of those states more focused on stopping women from getting abortions?</quote>No </quote> https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/05/03/tennessee-abortion-bill/309842001/</quote> dassit</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Guide 11/18/19 7:23:07 PM #11:	Romes187 posted... Dang it I wanted to hate something for not liking what I like. What a bummer. You never actually read eh --- formerly evening formerly guide https://youtu.be/Acn5IptKWQU <cite>Guide posted [p:930339820] in Sex traffi... [t:78173897]...</cite> <quote>Romes187 posted... </cite> <quote>Dang it I wanted to hate something for not liking what I like. What a bummer.</quote> You never actually read eh </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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RescueBC 11/20/19 9:05:37 AM #13:	spudger posted... is TN one of those states more focused on stopping women from getting abortions? Not more, but about equally as much for many of our politicians. While a current "heartbeat bill" will probably not be passed, it has been under heavy consideration this year. As a TN citizen, I listened to one of the committee hearings. Some of the lawmakers were completely unmoved by professional testimony from physicians. All of this is unacceptable to me, the sex trafficking, the substandard healthcare system, the caring more for probibiting abortion than other major issues...and this is what I intend to oppose when I run for office! --- If this signature appears blue, you need to consider not doing whatever it is you're doing. <cite>RescueBC posted [p:930416608] in Sex traffi... [t:78173897]...</cite> <quote>spudger posted...</cite> <quote>is TN one of those states more focused on stopping women from getting abortions?</quote> Not more, but about equally as much for many of our politicians. While a current "heartbeat bill" will probably not be passed, it has been under heavy consideration this year. As a TN citizen, I listened to one of the committee hearings. Some of the lawmakers were completely unmoved by professional testimony from physicians. All of this is unacceptable to me, the sex trafficking, the substandard healthcare system, the caring more for probibiting abortion than other major issues...and this is what I intend to oppose when I run for office!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CountDog 11/20/19 9:48:25 AM #14:	This happens in every state. And has been happening for over 50 years if anyone know American history And a lot of that money goes into investments, like business and politics. --- http://kinomania.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/gran-torino-clint-eastwood.jpg <cite>CountDog posted [p:930418059] in Sex traffi... [t:78173897]...</cite> <quote>This happens in every state. And has been happening for over 50 years if anyone know American history And a lot of that money goes into investments, like business and politics.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pres_madagascar 11/20/19 9:52:04 AM #15:	One of the most popular malls here in Arizona is the number one child trafficking location in the state too. --- https://imgur.com/23CCcZB https://imgur.com/32mwCo1 https://imgur.com/oqklqKC <cite>pres_madagascar posted [p:930418178] in Sex traffi... [t:78173897]...</cite> <quote>One of the most popular malls here in Arizona is the number one child trafficking location in the state too. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GiftedACIII 11/22/19 12:15:56 AM #16:	pres_madagascar posted... One of the most popular malls here in Arizona is the number one child trafficking location in the state too. Wait, the police don't do anything? --- </topic> <cite>GiftedACIII posted [p:930511803] in Sex traffi... [t:78173897]...</cite> <quote>pres_madagascar posted...</cite> <quote>One of the most popular malls here in Arizona is the number one child trafficking location in the state too. </quote> Wait, the police don't do anything?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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