Human trafficking suggested reading list non fiction. Suspense fiction domestic fiction human trafficking mexico united states organized crime missing persons gangs employees. Sold people brings into focus the complicit dynamic of human trafficking, including the social and legal networks that sustained it. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read human trafficking. To learn more about what drives human trafficking and the people caught in the cycle at every level, here are five human trafficking books everybody should read. This book outlines how human trafficking happens, even in one of our richest countries. These books deal with the subjects of slavery, human trafficking, and justice. This is probably my favorite fiction book about human trafficking just because of the. Dec 07, 2015 i have read quite a few books on human trafficking.
It is also more uplifting than some of the others bc the stories include agencies that are working to rescue victims so you hear of the fortunate ones that get out and the heros that are devoting their lives to stopping this. M ore than a century after the abolition of slavery, the market for human beings is alive and well. In 2011, president obama proclaimed january 2012 national slavery and human trafficking prevention month. May 10, 2017 sex trafficking is rare, but it is present in ya fiction. Human trafficking is a global issue, and this volume provides the necessary global perspectives about it. Check back often as i add more books to this list on a regular basis.
Human trafficking, he assumed, was a tragedy confined to distant lands a tragedy that moved perrin, of the university of british columbias faculty of law, to travel to cambodia to help. Fight human trafficking, to be held in the austrian capital from to 15 february 2008. Annually, about 600,000 to 800,000 people mostly women and children are trafficked across national borders which does not count millions trafficked within their own countries. Human traffickingteen nonfiction, true crime teens, books. See more ideas about books, human trafficking, slavery. Human trafficking in popular culture refers to depictions of human trafficking, the illegal trade of human beings for the purposes of reproductive slavery, commercial sexual exploitation, forced labor, or a modernday form of slavery. A common frustration that i had when researching was finding sources with accurate information pertaining the male victims of sex trafficking. While sold is fictional, there are plenty of non fiction resources. Sold is a novel by patricia mccormick, published in 2006. Youth homelessness and human trafficking are not related issues. My research process involved searching for information on sex trafficking and also human trafficking as a whole. The only fiction book on this list, sold was a national book award finalist in 2007 and one of nprs top 100 books of 2007.
Sex trafficking prevention book written by an arizona survivor leader, savannah sanders. The syndicate, a large and wealthy criminal organization that deals with human trafficking, slavery, drug dealing and experimentation, bought isadora and many, many other children and. Fighting for a world where girls are not for sale, an activist finds her calling and heals herself by rachel lloyd at thirteen, rachel lloyd found herself caught up in a world of pain and abuse, struggling to survive. Human trafficking steps into the spotlight especially when president obama addresses the issue at the clinton global initiative annual meeting in 2012. When theresa flores was 15, she was trapped in the horrifying world of sex trafficking while living at home in detroit with her unsuspecting parents. The top one or two books in each category are listed at the beginning of each page. To learn more about human trafficking, watch the documentary the day my god died. Readers will first examine global trends, including learning about trafficking in europe, the philippines, iceland, bosnia, south africa, and israel. Hd movies, movies online, realistic fiction, human trafficking, first girl. These are fiction sold patricia mccormick written in spare and evocative vignettes, this powerful novel renders a world that is as unimaginable as it is real, and a girl who not only survives but triumphs.
To learn more about what drives human trafficking and the people caught in the. There is also a growing body of research on human trafficking, but most of it has focused on trying to show that human trafficking is a problem. Lakshmi, a 14 year old girl from nepal is sold by her stepfather to go live in a brothel. See more ideas about books, human trafficking and books to read. Human trafficking provides a critical engagement with the key debates on human trade. What kind of parent would sell their young daughter for sex just for some money. The top one or two books in each category are listed at the. Cecil murphey has written or coauthored more than books, including the. This nonfiction account of a trial in connecticut has been revised in 2016 to.
Comic strip comic books, strips, etc graphic novels fiction human trafficking sin city imaginary place actresses violence prostitution organized crime artists infobuy the night ferry. Books and films about human trafficking slavefree madison. From violent abductions and the sale of family members to voluntary participation due to a lack of empowerment and viable alternatives, human trafficking is a global phenomenon that. Books about human trafficking what should i read next. The lesson, she writes, is that commercial sex trafficking sites are increasingly useful tools for law. I also researched using non fiction books regarding sex trafficking, including works sharing the experiences of real victims and survivors of. It tells the story of a girl from nepal named lakshmi, who is sold into sexual slavery in india. Ebooks human trafficking resources libguides at the ohio. Trafficking in persons is modernday slavery, involving victims who are forced, defrauded or coerced into labor or sexual exploitation. Tell us what youve enjoyed in the past, or what youre looking for, and let the community suggest a book or. Born into brothels, 2004 1 hr 25 min this documentary follows the work of photographer zana briski through the redlight district of calcutta and the relationships she developed with the children of the prostitutes she photographed. Sold is a novel in verse, so it is definitely a quick read, but this book was filled with so much raw emotion. Books about human trafficking and modernday slavery a.
Human trafficking in the news by joyce hart grades 6 11 a book that discusses the effects and extent of human trafficking around the world. Human trafficking suggested reading list nonfiction. Secrets revealed as the investigation gathers speed. Up to 20 books are listed, in descending order of popularity at this site. Sold in america series looks at the buying, selling and. The true story of a sex trafficking survivor katariina rosenblatt. Jan 19, 20 in 2011, president obama proclaimed january 2012 national slavery and human trafficking prevention month. See more ideas about human trafficking, books and books to read. Each year, as many as 100,000 300,000 children may become the victims of commercial sexual exploitation.
One minute i am living the life with my friends at the mall. The sale of men, women, and children can be found in every country in the world. Patricia mccormick thirteenyearold lakshmi leaves her poor mountain home in nepal thinking that she is to work in the city as a maid only to find that she has been sold into the sex slave trade in india and that. Why i wrote a novel about sex trafficking literary hub. Drug trafficking fiction, crimes fiction, books barnes. For national slavery and human trafficking prevention month, weve put together a quick guide for you to read, share, and dispel common myths and misconceptions surrounding human trafficking. Feel inspired and want to get your hands on some of the best human rights fiction in recent years. Lets take a look at a few of the titles where sex trafficking is a part of the story and the story itself takes place in the us this eliminates sold by patricia mccormick and cori mccarthys the color of rain, among others. I also researched using non fiction books regarding sex trafficking, including works sharing the experiences of real victims and survivors of trafficking. With the start of each year, we commemorate the anniversaries of the emancipation proclamation, which became effective on january 1, 1863, and the th amendment to abolish slavery, which was signed by president abraham lincoln and submitted to the states for ratification on february 1, 1865. Sold, by patricia mccormick, is about a young girl that faces the horrors of human trafficking. State department, human trafficking is one of the greatest human rights challenges of this.
Novels fiction books about slavery and human trafficking updated december 7, 2015, sorted alphabetically by book title looking for non fiction. This part takes you through her very young life at school up until she is 14 and then she goes to greece with her mum for a holiday, this is when her troubles begin. Ebooks human trafficking resources libguides at the. Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters.
The berlin turnpike by raymond bechard this non fiction account of a trial in connecticut has been revised in 2016 to include more details. Discover librarianselected research resources on human trafficking from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. It has been featured in a variety of popular culture forms and on numerous occasions. In this part 1 of 3 megans young life is just starting out.
Fighting for a world where girls are not for sale, an activist finds. Human trafficking chapter 1, a twilight fanfic fanfiction. People shouldnt be bought and sold by cherie blair. The forum is a unique opportunity to bring together representatives from member states, united nations entities, non governmental and international organizations, the business. Support end slavery now with your regular amazon purchases simply click here to support our parent organization the national underground railroad freedom center and shop as you normally would, esn will receive a portion of your total purchase. Over the remaining chapters, readers will evaluate factors that contribute to it, strategies to reduce it, and how we can aid victims of. I know situations like this happen all around the world and this is sickening. Human trafficking has garnered a significant and growing amount of attention from the u. Johanna ransmeier reveals the extent to which the structure of the chinese family not only influenced but encouraged the buying and selling of men, women, and children. Human trafficking is taking place in almost every country of the world.
The united states vs dennis paris was an eight day trial that originally took place in 2007. Ten great books on human rights amnesty international uk. The novel is written in a series of short, vignettestyle chapters, from the point of view of the main character. The orange county, california, that the becker brothers knew as boys is no moreunrecognizably altered since the afternoon in 1954 when nick, clay, david, and andy rumbled with the lowlife vonns, while fiveyearold janelle vonn watched from the sidelines. Fighting for a world where girls are not for sale, an activist. It addresses the subject within the broader context of global crime and the internationalisation of crime control. In fact, there is a good chance that modernday slaves live not too far from where you live. Trafficking in fiction versus trafficking facts blarb. Books on slavery and human trafficking human trafficking.
The next im being drugged and beaten and being sold to sick men to have fun with me. With the start of each year, we commemorate the anniversaries of the emancipation proclamation, which became effective on january 1, 1863, and the th amendment to abolish slavery, which was signed by president abraham lincoln and submitted to the states for. Pages in category human trafficking in fiction the following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total. Why i wrote a novel about sex trafficking jane mendelsohn on the power of fiction to bear witness. Now a counselor and social worker, she tells how god healed the wounds of her sexual servitude and offers parents advice, prevention tips, and information on human trafficking in contemporary america. Reports on trafficking in persons show an increase over the years, specifically, trafficking women and children for sexual exploitation is the fastest growing criminal enterprise in the world. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. A researcher uses to identify a potential victim and get police help. Read not quite healed 40 truths for male survivors of childhood sexual abuse by cecil murphy.
Sold by patricia mccormick a powerful story of a young girl in nepal who is sold into prostitution. Jan 11, 20 human trafficking provides a critical engagement with the key debates on human trade. The only fiction book on this list, sold was a national book award finalist in 2007. Posted in rsuggestmeabook by ucmyers1980 4 points and 4 comments. But the fiction here is that extreme and exceptional cases are the norm. In addition to the top 10 nonfiction books listed above, i have put together more specific book recommendations by category.
Support end slavery now with your regular amazon purchases simply click here to support our parent organization the national underground railroad freedom center and shop as you normally would, esn will receive a. Support end slavery now with your regular amazon purchases. List of books and articles about human trafficking online. Heres our top ten list of great books, both fiction and non fiction, that we feel evoke a strong sense of human rights. Not only does this novel explain what human trafficking is, it also tells us. Read not in my town exposing and ending human trafficking and. Isadora king has been living with the syndicate since she was five years old. This book is the primer on human trafficking in north america.
Coretta scott king 2007 author award winner description from goodreads stolen from her village, sold to the highest bidder, fifteenyearold amari has. Sold in america, a new documentary series launching on sunday, feb. The book takes a broadly discursive approach and draws on historical, comparative as well as the latest empirical material to illustrate and inform the discussion of the major trends in human. I have read quite a few books on human trafficking. List of books and articles about human trafficking. Out of the 19% of young people who identify as trafficking survivors, 68% of those young people were trafficked or engaged in. In my work on human trafficking, i have discovered that a lot of what shapes peoples thinking and by extension policies on human trafficking is an unlikely source. Gift aims to mobilize state and non state actors to eradicate human trafficking by.
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