The next FIFA World Cup will be coming to Brazil three years from now, bringing with it thousands upon thousands of trafficked persons for sexual exploitation, and adding to the already existing problem of human trafficking in Brazil. This blog explores the potential outcome of the 2014 World Cup being held in Brazil.

The Internet helps us in daily activities from reading daily news to buying clothes, shoes, books and even furniture online. However, the advancement of the Internet technologies also allowed more human trafficking transaction to occur on daily basis. Advertisement services on websites, social networking sites, and Internet pornography are major sources for sexual exploitation in the U.S. and throughout the world.

Pimpin’ Ain’t Easy? Yea right! In this blog we take a look at reasons why people might turn to the terrible crime of sex trafficking and use the infamous Nejloveanu family as an example.

Last week, Shared Hope International representatives journeyed to Reading, PA to host an Intervene training for a variety of first responders.  While there, SHI was able to raise awareness about the commercial exploitation of minors in the area as well as provide the tools to recognize and restore victims of the horrific crime.  Through the success of the training, these local service providers and law enforcement will be better equipped to handle the growing problem in Berks County and across the nation.

There are many who are unaware that the issue of sex trafficking is occurring within U.S. borders, including Midwesterners. In a 2007 article, Elpis Project discusses how many people from the Midwest have the “that doesn’t happen here” type of mentality with regards to the issue. However, recent news stories and this blog will hopefully change that outlook.