Sex Trafficking

         One thing that I thought was interesting when thinking about sex trafficking is that when most people think about it they always think of it happening in other countries and never in the US.  Although as a group we focused primarily in Eastern Europe, while doing research, we discovered that these horrific acts are taking place right under our noses.  I read that Atlanta was the worst place in the US for sex trafficking.  This project also made me realize how important it is to spread awareness about this global problem. 
         I focused primarily on the health implications of individuals who were sex trafficked.  I found researching about AIDS/HIV to be the most interesting.  Picture this.. one person who is being trafficked contracts HIV from a customer...then they are forced to have sex with upwards of 30 people daily...unable to chose to practice safe sex or not..then they pass HIV on to those customers and then they pass it on to others..etc...which just perpetuates the cycle.  I also read an article about a culture that thought having sex with a virgin would cure HIV/AIDS so they would have sex with virgins which also perpetuates this cycle because that is obviously not true.The global spread of HIV/AIDS is an increasingly big problem and I think there needs to be efforts made to stop what is happening in the sex trade industry. 
       Sex trafficking is seen as a form of modern day slavery and I whole heartedly agree.

NOT FOR SALE

Until Next Time.