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	Erika Lyn Smith BellaOnline's Missing and Exploited Children Editor

Commercial Child Slavery in America
Do you see a woman standing on an inner-city street corner? Look closer now, past the hair and makeup and beyond the high-heeled shoes and tell me what do you see? Do you see a child in those high heel shoes, a child forced into playing an adult role in America's Commercial Sex Trade.

Human Trafficking - Exploiting Children as Slaves
It is the year 2009, and many people simply do not want to believe that young women can be coerced, tricked, or forced from their home land to be sold as sex slaves in the US and Mexico.

Human Trafficking in America
When you think of human trafficking what comes to mind…a poor underdeveloped third world country? You may be surprised to learn that America is the number one country for human trafficking. Learn how you can help stop modern slavery.

Identifying Human Trafficking Victims
Learn the warning signs of human trafficking and the commercial sex trade industry. Human trafficking is happening all across americe. Learn how you can help stop slavery in America.

Polaris Project - Fighting Human Trafficking
The Polaris Project, which is named after the North Star that slaves used to guide them to freedom through the Underground Railroad, is working to end slavery in America. Read this article and learn the truth about human trafficking and the commercial sex trade industry.

Protecting Children During Natural Disasters
When a natural disaster occurs children become especially vulnerable to the risk of exploitation. This is especially true in situations where the physical infrastructures are damaged over a wide spread area. Learn how to keep children safe from exploitation during a natural disaster.