Prostitutes Tattooed With Bar Codes By Pimps In Spain

Via The Washington Post: "Spanish police arrested 22 suspected pimps who allegedly used violence to force women into prostitution and tattooed them with bar codes as a sign of ownership, officials said Saturday. Police are calling the gang the "bar code pimps." Officers freed one 19-year-old woman who had been beaten, held against her will and tattooed with a bar code and an amount of money — €2,000 ($2,650) — which investigators believe was the debt the gang wished to extort before releasing her...". Ana Kasparian, Cenk Uygur, Steve Oh and Irinia discuss on The Young Turks.

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Child Abuse - Signs and Symptoms
Although these signs do not necessarily indicate that a child has been abused, they may help adults recognise that something is wrong. The possibility of abuse should be investigated if a child shows a number of these symptoms, or any of them to a marked degree:
Sexual Abuse Being overly affectionate or knowledgeable in a sexual way inappropriate to the child's age Medical problems such as chronic itching, pain in the genitals, venereal diseases Other extreme reactions, such as depression, self-mutilation, suicide attempts, running away, overdoses, anorexia Personality changes such as becoming insecure or clinging Regressing to younger behaviour patterns such as thumb sucking or bringing out discarded cuddly toys Sudden loss of appetite or compulsive eating Being isolated or withdrawn Inability to concentrate Lack of trust or fear of someone they know well, such as not wanting to be alone with a babysitter or child minder Starting to wet again, day or night/nightmares Become worried about clothing being removed Suddenly drawing sexually explicit pictures Trying to be 'ultra-good' or perfect; overreacting to criticism
Physical Abuse Unexplained recurrent injuries or burns Improbable excuses or refusal to explain injuries Wearing clothes to cover injuries, even in hot weather Refusal to undress for gym Bald patches Chronic running away Fear of medical help or examination Self-destructive tendencies Aggression towards others Fear of physical contact - shrinking back if touched Admitting that they are punished, but the punishment is excessive (such as a child being beaten every night to 'make him study') Fear of suspected abuser being contacted
Emotional Abuse Physical, mental and emotional development lags Sudden speech disorders Continual self-depreciation ('I'm stupid, ugly, worthless, etc') Overreaction to mistakes Extreme fear of any new situation Inappropriate response to pain ('I deserve this') Neurotic behaviour (rocking, hair twisting, self-mutilation) Extremes of passivity or aggression
Neglect Constant hunger Poor personal hygiene Constant tiredness Poor state of clothing Emaciation Untreated medical problems No social relationships Compulsive scavenging Destructive tendencies Note: A child may be subjected to a combination of different kinds of abuse. It is also possible that a child may show no outward signs and hide what is happening from everyone
Suspected Abuse
If you suspect that a child is being abused, seek advice from the police or social services. It is preferable that you identify yourself and give details. However, if you feel unsure and would like to discuss the situation, ring the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) Helpline, or the Royal Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, or the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. You can speak to these organisations (and the police and social services) anonymously. The numbers are given in this website.
Knowing how damaging abuse is to children, it is up to the adults around them to take responsibility for stopping it.
If a child tells you about abuse: Stay calm and be reassuring Find a quiet place to talk Believe in what you are being told Listen, but do no press for information Say that you are glad that the child told you If it will help the child to cope. say that the abuser has a problem Say that you will do your best to protect and support the child If necessary, seek medical help and contact the police or social services If your child has told another adult, such as a teacher or school nurse, contact them. Their advice may make it easier to help your child Determine if this incident may affect how your child reacts at school. It may be advisable to liaise with you child's teacher, school nurse or headteacher Acknowledge that your child may have angry, sad or even guilty feelings about what happened, but stress that the abuse was not the child's fault. Acknowledge that you will probably need help dealing with your own feelings
You may consider using the school as a resource, as the staff should have a network of agencies they work with, and be able to give you advice.
You can contact official agencies or self-help groups. If you are concerned about what action may be taken, ask before you proceed

Collect DNA Of Men Visiting Prostitutes?

A group called Demand Abolition is trying to convince the government to start collecting DNA evidence on people arrested for soliciting prostitutes. Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian talk about the story and discuss their opinion on whether or not DNA evidence should be collected. Tell us in the comment section below whether or not you think DNA evidence should be collected from these John's?

Sex slavery abduction stealing young souls in India

Frightening statistics from Delhi's police have revealed that 13 children go missing in the city each day. Many end up as slaves or are forced to work in the sex industry in a city which is now India's undisputed kidnapping capital. ­With almost 17 million people packed into its crowded city streets, New Delhi is the perfect place for people to get lost. But some are never found again. They simply disappear.

Passion 2012 - Full Freedom Film (1-4)

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27 Million are in captivity today in many forms all across the globe. You can get involved if you open your eyes to the reality of what is happening under our very noses. This is the full freedom film shown at the Passion 2012 conference. All of the movie and music featured is owned by 268generation, Passion 2012 Conferences. No Copyright Infringement Intended.

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The A21 Campaign: http://www.thea21campaign.org/
International Justice Mission (IJM): http://www.ijm.org/
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Do Something Now: http://www.dosomethingnow.com/