Most of us know that this Sunday is the Super Bowl in New Orleans. We know that 2 brothers are coaching against
each other for the first time ever.
It’s exciting to think about.
But what you may not know is how the Super Bowl can have an affect human
trafficking.
Large sporting
events like the Super Bowl draw people from all over. Many of these people have significant amounts of money. Traffickers follow money, which makes these events prime targets for sex trafficking. This caused me to think about the Super Bowl
from two very different perspectives.
Superbowl Player vs.
Trafficking victim
Excited Scared
Cheers from fans Threats
from her controller
Sense of pride Sense of
shame
Proud to put on his uniform Disgusted
to put on her “uniform”
Keeps what he earns Earnings
taken by her pimp
Admired Disgraced
Relives the glory Relives
the horror
I realize
that there is some debate about
whether there really is an increase in demand and an increase in trafficking.
Critics will ask the question,
“How do you know?” Sex trafficking
doesn’t come with many statistics because it is a hidden crime. Just because they are not being caught, doesn't
mean that it doesn’t exist. Girls are usually being controlled by the pimp. Victims often don’t seek help because
they’ve been threatened by the
pimp and convinced that they will be arrested for prostitution.
Here a former sex trafficking victim shines light on dark underworld of Super Bowl
So as you prepare to watch the big game, remember those who have a much different perspective. Those who may be there by force and are having to sell their bodies. Pray for them. Pray for their rescue and restoration.
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