Pedophiles target adolescent group homes. By waiting outside and when the teenager walks out, “Do you need a ride?” “It’s raining. Can I give you a lift?” Promises of cell phone, food, phone, shelter, weed (drugs), and more.
The perpetrator asked once, and the youth said they were too deep and couldn’t get out, according to the link below.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/milwaukee-becoming-hub-human-trafficking-181754666.html
Sex Trafficking Cases in Milwaukee, WI
According to the above chart, in the year 2023, 35 human trafficking cases were reported, while in 2024-36 cases were filed. The numbers are low because more victims are not coming forth or filing on their abductors with the Milwaukee Police Department. Sometimes, the victims, mostly teenagers, are unaware that they are being sex trafficked until it’s too late. How?
Sexual Predators, in Reality, the Movies and Books
Both men and women entice children and teenagers to perform sexual acts. Do not think that just because she is a woman, she’s sweet and careful. NO! Women could be more violent than men.
In the clip above, the teenage victims returned to Milwaukee, while in the movie below, the young victim was trapped in a house surrounded by a prison wall.
In the movie Sold, An older woman tries to seduce a young girl while dancing to travel into the city for two days and work for more money and luxury items. The young girl walked off the dance court and sat by her Mom. The savage woman deceitfully lied to the young girl’s father and said she would be working for a “good company,” unbeknown to the girl; it was a life of sex trafficking until her thoughts became a goal.
This movie teaches parents never to sell their children. The father was willing, but the mother was unsure about the job. Parents can confidently refuse the offer if they believe it’s not in their child’s best interest. Parents must say NO to someone who wants to take their child from them and sexually exploit them.
Of course, perpetrators will never say, “I’m going to make money off of you for sex.” Their hidden agendas will be confidential. Parents must be overly protective over their children and always tell strangers or family members NO if they want to take their child for a job. God did not create children to be anyone’s sex slaves! Children are made here for a purpose.
In the news clip above, the girls returned to Milwaukee safely from Chicago. In the movie mentioned, all victims are evicted from the house if they contract a sexually transmitted disease; fortunately, the girl featured above managed to escape without any infections. In the book below, discover how Alana had to reassess her thoughts and ultimately return home.
Self-confidence aligned with being Sensible and Sharp but saying NO to Sex Trafficking. It’s all in the Victim’s Mind!
Life with Red turned out to be a living hell. She found out she was pregnant about two months into their relationship, and he immediately began treating her differently. Her small belly started poking out in the following months. The bigger she got, the meaner he became. The physical and verbal abuse was horrible. Nari knew she needed to leave, but she had nowhere to go and was too ashamed to go home to her family. (Shantae 162)
Shantaé. Loving You Feels so Right : Alana & Jakobi. Farmingdale, Ny, Urban Books, Llc, 2020.
One night he came to her and told her that they were running low on money and were about to lose the room they had been staying in for the last month. Red then proceeded to tell her of a plan he had conceived for them to make a little extra change. (Shantae 162)
Just let my man rub on you a little while, and he gon’ pay you. Maybe a little kissing, but that’s it, Red assured her.
Rodney, I don’t want to do that with nobody but you. “I thought I was your girl”, said a naive Nari. The man who claimed to love her actually wanted her to fool around with another guy so that they would have somewhere to lay their heads. She was crazy about Red and thought that she would do anything to please him, but this was where she drew the line. (Shantae 163)
Before he had a chance to do any more convincing, a knock at the door interrupted their moment. Red went to answer it and was talking in a voice so low that she couldn’t hear what was being said, but she felt he was talking to looked to be over 40 years old and was pudgy and greasy looking. Frankly, dude was disgusting and creeped her the fuck out. (Shantae 163)
Ain’t nothing like that pregnant pussy, fool,” she heard him say to Red excitedly. She couldn’t believe what she was hearing but she knew there was no way that she could have sex with this man. She threw up in her mouth just thinking about it. (Shantae 163)
“You ready, baby girl?” Red turned and asked.
“Yeah, just let me get cleaned up real quick,” she said, going into the restroom. (Shantae 163)
Once she was inside, she thanked God that they were on the first floor so she wouldn’t have to jump down from the top level to get out. She was also happy that she was still small enough to fit through the opening in the window. Nari kept the water running to distract her boyfriend and the man she was sure had paid Red money to fuck her. (Shantae 164)
She was naive when it came to Red, but she wasn’t completely clueless. She’d noticed the prostitution that ran rampant in the area. Some of the girls staying at the hotel with much older men were her age and younger. She couldn’t believe that nobody was doing anything to stop shit like that from happening. Before today she always felt lucky Red really loved her and she didn’t have to resort to selling her ass, but it was clear to her that she was well on her way to being no different from the other girls around there. That thought alone pushed her to get away from there quick, fast, and in a hurry. If she gave her body to any man, it was going to be of her own free will. That freckle-faced bastard ain’t about to be pimping me, was her thought as she climbed out of the window. (Shantae 164)
Without giving the book’s ending, Nari becomes a NURSE and meets the love of her life.
Published in 2020, Loving You Feels So Right parallels Solomon’s words to today’s trafficking epidemic—Solomon’s words remain true.
Signs of Human Trafficking: How to Avoid Becoming a Victim
https://polarisproject.org/sex-trafficking/
Sound Advice- Please do not get into a car with a stranger!
Johnny Lee Jude said, “If someone offers you drugs or alcohol, don’t walk, but RUN.”
“Don’t talk to strangers!”
Remember the Channel 12 video? The pedophiles enticed their victims with snacks from a gas station. Don’t talk to or go anywhere with strangers. If you are hungry and broke, eat at school, go to a relative’s house, work for a restaurant, or visit a local food pantry by clicking the Milwaukee Food Pantry link below.
Seeking Help
The Human Trafficking Hotline is at 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733.
If someone has new tips, do not hesitate to contact the Milwaukee Police Department’s Human Trafficking Unit at 414-935-7405. To submit an anonymous tip online, go to city.milwaukee.gov/mpdtipanon.
In an emergency, call 911.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/milwaukee-becoming-hub-human-trafficking-181754666.html
CALL 1-800-RUNAWAY
Also, if teenagers run away from home, they can go to Greyhound Station, and Greyhound will provide a runaway teenager with a bus ticket home through a program called Home Free. Guidelines, requirements, and options exist for youth between 12 and 21. Under 18, youth can go to a relative or extended family member; the designated parent can meet the youth at the desired location through the program. For ages 18-21, youth will not be homeless. They can enroll in a residential service housing or more.
Please read the article for specific details.
https://www.1800runaway.org/youth-teens/home-free
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