GOAL 15,000
On Eagles Wings Ministries is a women's ministry in Western North Carolina. Currently we have a campaign called GOAL 15,000. We are hoping we will be able to reach 15,000 people and get 15,000 signatures in efforts to raise awareness about sex trafficking and what is taking place in the United States. Our Hope House Project is the sister project of GOAL 15,000. We are raising funds to purchase a home in Western NC to offer a safe place of seclusion, restoration and healing for women and children victims of sex trafficking. More information about The Hope House Project can be found at http://www.thehopehouse.vpweb.com/
Please read the information below and sign after you have read it. We encourage you to tell others. If you would like to know how to be involved with helping these victims or learn how to identify victims, please contact Emily Fitchpatrick at emily@emilyfitchpatrick.com. To donate to our Hope House Project, please visit http://www.active.com/donate/thehopehouse
FACTS ABOUT SEX TRAFFICKING IN THE U.S.
12 years old is the average age entry into pornography and prostitution.
In recent months, six cases of human trafficking were prosecuted in North Carolina and one in North Georgia. According to the FBI, roughly 23 percent of people trafficked into the U.S. arrive in the Southeast.
100,000 to 300,000 children in America are at risk for sex trafficking each year.
Human trafficking is the world's third largest criminal enterprise, after the trafficking of drugs and weapons. The United States Department of State estimates between 14,500 and 17,500 people are trafficked into the U.S. each year and half of them are children.
In the U.S. , the sale of child pornography is a $3 billion annual industry; 55% of child pornography on the Internet comes from the U.S.
Over 400 prostituted children were identified on the streets of Las Vegas in May 2007 alone.
Unlike a drug that is gone once it is used, victims have been reported to being used 30-40 times a night for as little as $30.
Cities such as Atlanta, Las Vegas, Boston, Charlotte, Tampa, Dallas, New Orleans, Buffalo, Kansas City (and many more) are finding that sex trafficking is a problem that needs attention.
Traffickers use coercive tactics including deception, fraud, intimidation, isolation, threat, physical force, debt bondage and even force feeding drugs to control their victims. One girl in Atlanta reported that she was kept in a dog crate for 30 days as abusers tried to break her down emotionally. Pimps and traffickers also threaten to kill a victim's family if they try to run.
**Information was collected from a variety of reports, please contact us if you would like a full list.** PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SUPPORT OTHER CAUSES ON THIS PETITION SITE, WE ARE AN INDEPENDANT MINISTRY.
On Eagles Wings Ministries is a women's ministry in Western North Carolina. Currently we have a campaign called GOAL 15,000. We are hoping we will be able to reach 15,000 people and get 15,000 signatures in efforts to raise awareness about sex trafficking and what is taking place in the United States. Our Hope House Project is the sister project of GOAL 15,000. We are raising funds to purchase a home in Western NC to offer a safe place of seclusion, restoration and healing for women and children victims of sex trafficking. More information about The Hope House Project can be found at http://www.thehopehouse.vpweb.com/
Please read the information below and sign after you have read it. We encourage you to tell others. If you would like to know how to be involved with helping these victims or learn how to identify victims, please contact Emily Fitchpatrick at emily@emilyfitchpatrick.com. To donate to our Hope House Project, please visit http://www.active.com/donate/thehopehouse
FACTS ABOUT SEX TRAFFICKING IN THE U.S.
12 years old is the average age entry into pornography and prostitution.
In recent months, six cases of human trafficking were prosecuted in North Carolina and one in North Georgia. According to the FBI, roughly 23 percent of people trafficked into the U.S. arrive in the Southeast.
100,000 to 300,000 children in America are at risk for sex trafficking each year.
Human trafficking is the world's third largest criminal enterprise, after the trafficking of drugs and weapons. The United States Department of State estimates between 14,500 and 17,500 people are trafficked into the U.S. each year and half of them are children.
In the U.S. , the sale of child pornography is a $3 billion annual industry; 55% of child pornography on the Internet comes from the U.S.
Over 400 prostituted children were identified on the streets of Las Vegas in May 2007 alone.
Unlike a drug that is gone once it is used, victims have been reported to being used 30-40 times a night for as little as $30.
Cities such as Atlanta, Las Vegas, Boston, Charlotte, Tampa, Dallas, New Orleans, Buffalo, Kansas City (and many more) are finding that sex trafficking is a problem that needs attention.
Traffickers use coercive tactics including deception, fraud, intimidation, isolation, threat, physical force, debt bondage and even force feeding drugs to control their victims. One girl in Atlanta reported that she was kept in a dog crate for 30 days as abusers tried to break her down emotionally. Pimps and traffickers also threaten to kill a victim's family if they try to run.
**Information was collected from a variety of reports, please contact us if you would like a full list.** PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SUPPORT OTHER CAUSES ON THIS PETITION SITE, WE ARE AN INDEPENDANT MINISTRY.
To Whom It May Concern: I have been aware, via news, about the appalling sex trade industry happening in third world countries. Howver, I have recently been made aware that this horrible infestation of abuse is happening here in my own country. There are many problematic issues that we are facing today as a nation. However, the sex trafficking is a blight on our country and should be stopped at whatever cost. Sincerely, Evan Cockerham
It is not a lifestyle choice but a form of slavery in which women and girls are trapped and see no way out. When they are given a place of safety to recover their basic human dignity and Christian compassion, they begin to believe they have a future.
Unacceptable!!!!!!!
Hope House came to our church and spoke. God broke my heart to hear the horror stories that have happened and continue to happen. I could not live with myself without helping such a wonderful cause, these girls need our help desparately. A-NC
Enough is enough! It's high time our government get it's priorities straight. And that should be protecting and defending, at any cost, the lives and rights of every single child in this country, as well as the world as a whole, and all else who are victims of sex slavery, domestic violence and anything else of this nature. If everyone pulls together it can be done. What have we become, as a nation, to allow or turn our heads to this horrible injustice? We need to make a united effort to stand up for those who can't defend themselves. Who knows? This will continue to grow and it may very well one day be someone we love who falls into this prison. No one is exempt. It's time to start caring and actually be human beings instead of complacent monsters, doing nothing to stop all this. I know if it were my child or grandchild I would move heaven and earth to save them. What difference is it if it is someone else's child? It's time to do the right thing. Take a stand against evil.
I am a concerned parent and grandparent. The thought of my child, grandchild or any other child being used for the pleasure of another is beyond my comprehension. It is imperative that everything be done that can be done to stop such activity before it becomes unstoppable. I would appreciate knowing that those who are supposed to be looking out for the rights and protection of the people of the U.S. are as concerned about this issue as I am. Your help in stopping this madness will be appreciated. My prayers are with you and yours.
Children need us to protect them and show them the love of Christ. Thank you for your hard work in helping our kids.
Keep up the good work!
Ignorance is bliss, but to those whom much is given, much is required. Awareness on trafficking demands action.Thank you for all you do.
This is a wonderful ministry.
The Hope House should be praised and supported in their efforts to raise awareness on human trafficking and for their outreach initiatives to help those who have suffered as victims of this horrific crime. Sadly, the problem of sex trafficking of women and children is alive and well in many parts of the world and those who turn a blind eye to its existence only further perpetuate this vicious cycle of exploiting the most defenseless, precious members of our society. Thank you, Hope House, for taking an active approach to combating this problem.
I was a victim of childhood sex trafficking so I understand firsthand the horror, fear, and devastation caused. It is imperative that we raise awareness of this crime and create safe havens and appropriate help for the victims.
Please stop this horror. Let's protect our young children. They depend on us to keep them safe and secure.
Rebecca Tolleson
I am so thankful that there is an organization, a Christian organization none the less, that is willing to take on this task and help out the many many girls in America with this situation. I will pray for you guys and for God to do great miracles there.
We must as a nation and as individuals do everything we can to stop such torture to Gods beautiful women and children! I can not express how much rage I feel over this horrendous problem. It is just so horrible. Please help them!
This is such an important issue. We must work for freedom and safety.
Stop the violence. Please help stop it now.
It is time our country had stronger laws to help protect the adults & children involved in sex trafficking. We must give hope for the hopeless, rest to the weary, protection for the defenseless.
Please Help stop the terrible exploitation of our children.
I have been working with women who are dealing with sexual addiction in their own homes for the last 5 years. Many of their husbands are the persons seeking out these victims for their own sexual gratification. This is tearing families apart and destroying the fabric of our nation. We must do something now to help the victims. But we must not stop at that! We must eradicate this horrible crime against women and children.
