The issue of human trafficking, partial to none, presents a systemic threat to the state of Texas. Estimates reveal that nearly 40 million people are enslaved today (Alliance 8.7 2017), with nearly 313,000 victims in Texas alone Institute on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 2017). In fact, the state of Texas is responsible for contributing the … Continue reading The Texas Justice System and its Response to Human Trafficking

Allison Mack is a charismatic, green-eyed Hollywood actress whose life appears to be glamorous both on and off the television screen. Her stunning physique and renowned fame have allowed her to hide behind a facade that has masked the true nature of her work: recruiting women into the human trafficking industry. As of April 2018, … Continue reading Can Victims Become Traffickers? The Story of Allison Mack.

Thousands of undocumented children venture across the American border each year, seeking to escape the cartel violence, poverty, and political strife that plague their home countries. Arriving primarily from Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, these children leave their parents and friends behind so they can taste the sweet joys of American freedom. These unaccompanied minors, however, are … Continue reading A Broken Immigration System: The Story of 1500 Lost Children