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Human trafficking is the fastest growing global crime and is now the second largest after the illegal arms trade. It involves the movement of people, against their will, through violence, deception or coercion for the purpose of sex, forced labour or even body parts. Men, women and children are all victims of trafficking; although approximately 80% are women and girls and up to 50% are children. The book contains real-life stories, photographs, and practical action points, divided into 6 sections:
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Steve Chalke is UN.GIFT special advisor on human trafficking, and founder of Stop the Traffik. He is a popular speaker and author and member of the Spring Harvest Leadership Team. Cherie Blair is a human rights lawyer and campaigner on women's rights and empowerment.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Not a pleasant read but a necessary one. I bought this book as I'm involved in raising awareness on this topic, this subject never ceases to amaze and sadden me and just when I thought I knew enough, I read this book and I was blown away all over again. Please buy it and also buy it for others as I did.
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I have very mixed feelings about this book. I found it extremely interesting to read the real life stories that very often upset me and angered me and have also motivated me to start making a difference - purchasing Fair Trade products for example. On the other hand the book is referring a lot to UN and `the fantastic job they do' to help traffic victims. With UN contractors and staff being involved in sex trafficking in Bosnia and striping young girls as young as 12-15 years old of their dignity and basic human rights I found the reference to UN insulting. You should read `Whistleblower' by Kathryn Bolkovac to see the true picture of sex trafficking. The `Whistleblower' is an extremely controversial book based on a true story implicating UN officials and UN contractors in the sex trafficking in Bosnia. The book is not for the faint hearted though. It is very graphic and I found myself crying of anger many times when I was reading it. You should read the `Whistleblower' if you are really interested in the sex trafficking topic not just the usual propaganda that UN and western countries want you to believe in. Going back to: `Stop the Traffic'. The book is very repetitive at the beginning but it becomes very interesting after the second chapter. It discusses all the trafficking issues: from sex trafficking to slavery. It also gives clear instructions on how you can get involved and help. It lists a lot of contact details and websites of organisations and agencies helping traffic victims and dealing with the issue. This book has definitely opened my eyes to the extend of the `traffic industry' internationally. It is a good first read for anyone interested in the topic but it should not be the last one.
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Expose on human trafficking will leave readers heartbroken and changed
30 April 2009
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Stop the Traffik by Steve Chalke is a heartbreaking expose of the growing industry of slavery around the world. Chalke is an expert on human trafficking, and Cherie Blair is the wife of former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair. Together they have created this consise and informative primer on how human trafficking works in the sex industry as well as the exploitation of workers. My heart broke again and again reading this book. It's filled with pictures of women and children who have been rescued, as well as statistics about the amount of people who are trapped. Reading the sheer magnitude of the millions of people, as well as the billions of dollars based on this industry, it's easy to see that the only way to shut it down for good is by the combined effort of people around the world. Along with the heartrending stories of the victims, Chalke includes ways that everyone, even those of us in small towns, can make a difference. Buying Freetrade chocolate and coffee, forming community groups to raise awareness, and recognizing the signs of trafficking are just a few. It's impossible not to be inspired to want to stop human trafficking after reading this book.
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21 Sep 2010
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If you've been tuned into the rising tide of social awareness about the ongoing issue of modern human slavery and want to know more, Stop the Traffik is filled with facts, statistics, and personal stories that cast a portrait of the slavery situation around the world.
However, Stop the Traffik doesn't seem as reader-friendly as other titles I've read on human trafficking (though it is a good, comprehensive overview.) The bold black and white design often includes large sections of white text planted on black backgrounds, and the layout is more reminiscent of a high-school textbook, with short snippets of information and facts rather than longer stretches of narrative. It's a presentation style that I'm not entirely keen on, though I do appreciate the subject matter deeply.
Chalke methodically covers the main areas of trafficking: the problem of modern trafficking, the particular vulnerability of women, the signs of trafficking and how to be aware of it even domestically, factors that make individuals vulnerable to being trafficked, how consumer purchasing decisions can be used as a force for change (fair trade products etc.), and other actions that individuals can take in the fight against trafficking.
Human trafficking can seem like such an overwhelming issue when it is first understood. The sheer magnitude in numbers of victims, the world-wide geographic scope of the crime....but yes, individuals can make a difference by partnering with regional and international organizations that are banding together to apprehend traffickers. Many of the first-person portraits included in Stop the Traffik come from victims who have been freed from lives of economic and sexual slavery. It is possible to make a difference; it is necessary to make a difference.
However, Stop the Traffik doesn't seem as reader-friendly as other titles I've read on human trafficking (though it is a good, comprehensive overview.) The bold black and white design often includes large sections of white text planted on black backgrounds, and the layout is more reminiscent of a high-school textbook, with short snippets of information and facts rather than longer stretches of narrative. It's a presentation style that I'm not entirely keen on, though I do appreciate the subject matter deeply.
Chalke methodically covers the main areas of trafficking: the problem of modern trafficking, the particular vulnerability of women, the signs of trafficking and how to be aware of it even domestically, factors that make individuals vulnerable to being trafficked, how consumer purchasing decisions can be used as a force for change (fair trade products etc.), and other actions that individuals can take in the fight against trafficking.
Human trafficking can seem like such an overwhelming issue when it is first understood. The sheer magnitude in numbers of victims, the world-wide geographic scope of the crime....but yes, individuals can make a difference by partnering with regional and international organizations that are banding together to apprehend traffickers. Many of the first-person portraits included in Stop the Traffik come from victims who have been freed from lives of economic and sexual slavery. It is possible to make a difference; it is necessary to make a difference.
Please read this... never before have made a plea for more readers
17 May 2009
Format:Paperback
THis topic is so gut wrenching and repulsive...and TRUE. It is amazing how unaware people are of the buying and selling of people. To know about it is painful, but imagine living it? The more awareness peole like Steve Chalke can bring to the public, I pray that a change will come. Think about it, learn about it, talk about it and hopefully take a step toward change. We need more books telling regular folks exactly what they can do to help...
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