Shared Hope International's Documentary: CHOSEN

Thanks to Shared Hope International we have a dynamic tool to educate teens and adults about the very real industry known as sex-trafficking. CHOSEN, the documentary, is a true story about trafficked teens here in America. View Trailer here, along with the following information about the 22 minute DVD taken from the Shared Hope website:

As traffickers narrow their target to lure younger and younger victims, America’s youth find themselves engaged in a battle they never prepared for. Hear the shocking true stories of two “All-American” teenage girls tricked into trafficking. Eighteen-year-old Brianna was an honor-roll student, cheerleader and worked at a local café. Thirteen-year-old Lacy was an active member of her youth group, and a volunteer in her community. Both were manipulated. Both were exploited. Both were chosen.

This comprehensive video resource reveals the warning signs and sometimes fatal consequences of sex trafficking to equip teens to protect themselves and others from being trapped in the horrific and violent sex industry.

The CHOSEN DVD & Training Package has everything you need: Discussion questions specifically for men, women, and youth, a PowerPoint presentation, trafficking terminology guide, suggested resource guide, leaders guide, and action ideas to help viewers turn their knowledge into action.

Imagine being chosen. In the sex-trafficking industry here in America that is exactly how it's done. First, they stalk the child (average age 13) attracting them with flattery and gifts, then becoming their older boyfriend  
 and enticing them with promises of adventure and travel. The next step is vital; isolation. Once they pull a girl out and away from family and friends they are only a few steps away from selling her. What follows is violence, threats, manipulation, and once they get the chosen girl to strip or have sex with someone for them they have control.

                            

When we educate ourselves about these methods and teach the others (adults and youth) alike what to look for to protect family members, themselves or friends we will save lives.  

Modern day slavery is alive and increasing. There are more slaves in the world today than in any time in history. Taking actions to end human trafficking is easier than you think. Freedom Fighters are modern day abolitionists. We save lives. Please leave any questions or comments.