Introduce yourself with a short bio:
My name is Ian Urbina and I am an investigative reporter for The New York Times. For the past four years I have been working on a series called The Outlaw Ocean, which chronicles the various types of crimes which occur at sea around the world.
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Mrs. Baker cheers as Riley marches across the field with plumes of feathers ascending from her head. Despite the sweltering August heat, Mrs. Baker proudly stands and claps for her child at the end of the halftime show. A bass drum weighs heavy on Riley’s shoulders as a thought weighs heavy in Mrs. Baker’s mind—her kid seems to be doing well at this new school, but she keeps seeing the words “human trafficking” pop up on Facebook and in the news.
She wonders, “should I talk to my child about human trafficking?”
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The bell rings. Moments later, a horde of boys bound into the locker room, tossing their clanking back packs in their lockers. Just outside, the goal posts anticipate the rhythmic pounding of cleats running towards them on the field.
But it has to wait- this is more important. (more…)
“Here they are! These are my friends that are being trafficked.” Samuel’s voice was an eager whisper, as he and two others approached us at an April street reach. We’d slowly gained trust with Samuel (more…)
“I want to make a difference. Tell me how I can help.”
We hear these passionate words from you every day. The burden of overlooked men, women, and children caught in exploitation weighs on your hearts and minds. We can’t end human trafficking without you. As a part of our community, you have a vital role. (more…)
The last few years of your life were rough. You’ve lived on the streets, running out of friends and family to rely on. Now you’re living in a residential facility and are currently in several programs, each promising support and help. Yet your voice feels lost in the chaos that consumes your life. This is why we created Real Talk. Real Talk is your time. Your conversation. So what can you expect at Real Talk? (more…)
