Wednesday, June 27, 2012


FBI: Nationwide child prostitution sweep leads to 104 arrests, 79 children rescued


What do social media and prostitution have in common?  ALMOST EVERYTHING!  

Social medial outlets like Facebook, Craigslist, Backpage, and more allow pimps access to more young girls than ever before.  They know what to look for in a child, and they know the children that can be easily groomed.  These children are lured in by the promise of everything from a warm meal, to love and attention that they feel they aren't receiving elsewhere.  For more information on keeping your child safe on the internet click here.

Though 79 children were rescued, many are expected to return to the harsh world of prostitution and trafficking largely in part to the grooming process.  They have been convinced this is what love feels like, and they know no other lifestyle.  Rehabilitation and numerous outlets to heal will be necessary for these victims to overcome the tragedy they have endured.

For the full article please click the link below:



If you think you know a victim of trafficking, or have been trafficked/sold without your permission please contact Be Free right away.  We are here for you always.

Want to help?  

Here are a few ways:

You can attend one of these events and raise funds and awareness for organizations working to help the victims of these situations.


                                                     

You can also get some people together and host a screening of Sex + Money.  A documentary geared towards spreading the word regarding trafficking, prostitution, and the horrible combination of sex and the people willing to buy it.







Thanks for stopping by.
Polly






Thursday, June 21, 2012

Get your tennis shoes, your bike, and get moving....for Be Free!

There is another event coming up for Be Free Ministries!

Be Free is partnering with Bethany International to host a 

Walk. Run. Bike. Against Human Trafficking.

The start/end location is to be determined and will be announced shortly.

The event starts on Saturday, July 28th at 8:00 a.m.

To register to ride/run/walk or to sign up to help email

ride_run_BeFree58@ymail.com

Keep following Be Free's Facebook page for all the event information!

See you there!




Always Trusting.
Polly







Be Free Ministries has a new Facebook page!!

As opposed to the Group setting Be Free was utilizing before, they now have a page option that one can just 'like' and then follow all the important updates, events, and opportunities to serve.

You can also share this page with your friends (which would be great if you would!)

To do this:

There is a little drop down menu next to the actual "Like" button, and "message" button.  

On this drop down menu there is an option to 'SHARE'.

You can post on your wall, on a friend's wall, or even private message.

Here is the link!


On there you will also see information on the Screaming In the Silence event I blogged about eariler.  This is going to be a fantastic event benefiting Be Free Ministries and Tapestry International.  What more could you ask for in an evening? Coffee from Coffea Roasterie, local artwork, and making a difference all in one place. Be there!!!!
Hello Be Free Followers!

There a multitude of events coming up, all working to raise awareness of Human Trafficking right here in Sioux Falls.

On July 10th Coffea Roasterie  will be partnering with Be Free Ministries and Tapestry International to host a Silent Auction of local artists to raise money for these ministries.  Proceeds from the coffee drinks bought during this event will also be donated to Be Free Ministries and Tapestry International.

Come drink some great coffee, browse some local artwork, and learn how you can help these ministries combat these crimes against humanity.

This event will be Tuesday, July 10th from 6:30 to 8:30! Be There!!




See you Soon.
Polly D.

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Dr. Phil goes "Behind The Lens"

Recently Dr. Phil aired an episode entitled "Behind the Lens: Child Pornography".  There were horrific tales of mental, physical, and sexual abuse against children of all ages.  Children were tortured, sold, beat, raped, starved, videotaped and completely robbed of any innocence and normality in their young life.  The worst part of every situation?  The images/videos/sales of all these children were grabbed up at an ASTONISHING rate. Thousands upon thousands of people logged on to these websites regularly to illegally view this disturbing footage.

The show also tackled the act of 'grooming'; which has been mentioned on a few posts before, and what I think is a GIANT step in eradicating these heartbreaking stories.  These monsters pose as caring, gentle, kind influences in a child's life in order to earn their trust...when really they have only one goal...and that is complete manipulation and control.  When they work their way into a child's heart; there is no telling the damage that can be done.

Below are a few links (including links to Dr. Phil's website) that were highlighted on the show.  There are a number of organizations doing what Be Free is doing and we all need to stand strong together to eradicate these horrendous crimes against humanity.

http://www.notonemorechild.org/  'Not One More Child' was founded by Elizabeth Smart and Alicia Kozakiewicz both victims of abduction.  Both women are working tirelessly to educate the public on Internet Safety, rescue and rehabilitation for victims of tragedies like their own.

http://protect.org/component/content/article/1576  Protect.org is an amazing resource to get all information regarding laws, bills, and amendments pertaining to Sex Trafficking, Child Sex Trafficking, Child Pornography and many more.  There are sections stating what YOU specifically can do where you live, or around the world.  Whether it be writing a letter, or showing support for a petition or grant.