Telford child trafficking: Why are we letting the issue of race distract us from the real crime?
On Friday evening, four members of the STOP THE TRAFFIK team in London attended a preview screening of a documentary made for Channel 4 entitled “The Hunt for Britain’s Sex Gangs”. In short, it was powerful, enthralling and absolutely vital viewing. It’s out on Channel 4 next Thursday 23rd May at 9 p.m.: don’t miss … Read more
Launch: SPOT THE TRAFFIK
WHAT DOES A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN TRAFFICKED LOOK LIKE? SPOT THE TRAFFIK: A tool to equip community members and frontline professionals to identify and help victims of trafficking. A local authority employee may be the only person to enter a house and see someone who is trapped and being exploited. STOP THE TRAFFIK has … Read more
Santa’s Sweatshop
For all the talk of Christmas as a time of peace, it’s remarkable how much conflict can materialise at this time of year. From family feuds to nativity displays, it seems the tiniest of details can tick people off during the season of goodwill! Even Santa can’t escape the yuletide flak. This poster-boy of Coca-Cola … Read more
Witchcraft Abuse: A method of coercion and submission
A few months ago I attended a talk around child trafficking from Africa to the UK (hosted by AFRUCA). I learnt how witchcraft abuse can extend further than increasing vulnerability to trafficking (as I talked about in my last post) and can be used as method of ensuring obedience. Often, victims of trafficking do not … Read more
The Children of Dushanbe
I’ve just been listening to a very interesting programme on BBC Radio 4 about vulnerable children in Tajikistan. The journalist meets children who have a history of abuse and exploitation; they are often seen as ‘degenerates’ instead of victims and are forced to run away from home. Authorities often share these opinions and children end … Read more
