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Sold in the South

  • Sold in the South: Veronica's Story

    4 DEC 2023 · Veronic Jones was first sold for sex when she was six years old. She had her first child -- a result of sex trafficking at 11. Her story is not that uncommon. If you need help, call the National Human Trafficking at (888) 373-7888 or call 911. In the state of Louisiana, if you suspect human trafficking, call the Louisiana State Police Hotline at 800-434-8007. If you suspect a child is being trafficked, make a report to the DCFS Child Abuse Hotline at 855-452-5437. To learn more about Metanoia Manor, the refuge for trafficked victims in Louisiana, visit the website: https://www.metanoia-inc.org/
    Played 15m 47s
  • Sold in the South: Sheri's Story

    4 DEC 2023 · Sheri Combs was a 17-yer-old runaway. She met a guy she thought would take care of her. Within an hour of going with him, she was sold for sex. If you need help, call the National Human Trafficking at (888) 373-7888 or call 911. In the state of Louisiana, if you suspect human trafficking, call the Louisiana State Police Hotline at 800-434-8007. If you suspect a child is being trafficked, make a report to the DCFS Child Abuse Hotline at 855-452-5437. To learn more about Metanoia Manor, the refuge for trafficked victims in Louisiana, visit the website: https://www.metanoia-inc.org/
    Played 15m 30s
  • Sold in the South: Metanoia Manor

    4 DEC 2023 · There are 5,000 animal shelters in the U.S. Today, there are only 33 shelters dedicated to survivors of sex trafficking. Metanoia Manor in Louisiana is one of those shelters. If you need help, call the National Human Trafficking at (888) 373-7888 or call 911. In the state of Louisiana, if you suspect human trafficking, call the Louisiana State Police Hotline at 800-434-8007. If you suspect a child is being trafficked, make a report to the DCFS Child Abuse Hotline at 855-452-5437. To learn more about Metanoia Manor, the refuge for trafficked victims in Louisiana, visit the website: https://www.metanoia-inc.org/
    Played 13m 50s
  • Sold in the South: What Now

    7 DEC 2023 · In 2022, close to 1000 people were sold for sex in Louisiana. Those are the ones we know about. What can you do to protect your family? Your neighborhood? Your community? If you need help, call the National Human Trafficking at (888) 373-7888 or call 911. In the state of Louisiana, if you suspect human trafficking, call the Louisiana State Police Hotline at 800-434-8007. If you suspect a child is being trafficked, make a report to the DCFS Child Abuse Hotline at 855-452-5437. To learn more about Metanoia Manor, the refuge for trafficked victims in Louisiana, visit the website: https://www.metanoia-inc.org/
    Played 15m 58s

In the year 2022, nearly 1000 individuals were identified as engaging in the sale of sex within the state of Louisiana. This figure represents known victims, of which the actual...

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In the year 2022, nearly 1000 individuals were identified as engaging in the sale of sex within the state of Louisiana. This figure represents known victims, of which the actual number is likely higher, encompassing those who remain undisclosed.

Regardless of one's economic status, race, or gender, it is pertinent to acknowledge that individuals resembling any one of us have fallen prey to the abhorrent practice of being sold for sex, conceivably even in one's town.
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