I'm crying, I've been trafficked since I was 5 by a christian relative, you gave me strength to go through with my court case... He's put so much fear into me, This is really a needed talk, seriously... Thank-you ...
I wish I had been brave enough to do this. Instead I just hated myself for years. Go woman, it’s a different world now and it’s on your side, you can do it.
I believe I was almost trafficked in the south of France with my sister. A man approached us, speaking French very friendly like, I told him I didn’t speak French, but he kept following me and talking to me and wouldn’t go away. He then got on his cellphone, called someone and a man appeared across the street, and was walking over to us quickly. I told my sister, RUN and we took off like lightning and I didn’t look back until we reached the hotel and locked our door. Could’ve been nothing, but I had a very bad feeling and trusted it.
Great job following your intuition and noticing your surroundings! Your feelings were most likely right, but I'm very thankful you didn't find out for sure. Sad we always have to look out around us but you most likely kept yourself and your sister safe. Kudos to you! Many blessings to you and your sister!
WTF is wrong with some of these commenters? This really has me disappointed with humanity. High praise to this lady for sharing her traumatic story, for having the strength to do that, for having the strength to escape, and for helping others.
artman2oo3 she is not helping us by trying to change the law so that the people that actually like there job are not aloud to do it this lady took the pay check every week and then blames everything else for the job she chose to do. And now wants to change the law so the government gets to decide what we do with our body’s what happened to liberty
jodyqt you really don’t understand how psychologically trapped a mind can be when manipulated. She didn’t just decide at 18 that this will be her career choice. 5:36 pretty clear here
Leona b. please explain how to trap someone’s mind? I think the mind is free and can make whatever decision it wants to maybe just maybe she was hypnotised for 10 years. Other then that I think she has to take responsibility for her own life choices
the fact that she was able to stay so composed even while talking about such hugely traumatic events is unbelievable to me. this woman is so strong. thank you for sharing your message, ms. diamond.
Her voice while talking about this, while emotional, sounds so empty. Just another way to tell she's trying to block herself from feeling the traumas she's describing.
@dfctomm I don't know who pissed on your corn flakes, bub. But you are out of touch with reality, projecting a misplaced anger, and it ain't got nothing to do with my comment or the original comment by Katie Kilgore. I hope you pause, occasionally, for self-reflection. Good luck with all that.
You go through things you think you can’t and what? You’ll die? No you’ll live. You’re not really brave, you don’t really have a choice, but to move on when you go through something unimaginable.
@Zachariah Cornwall She is brave. Telling a lot of people about your pains and traumas. Pushing aside the negative thoughts that can throw away her act to say what she's gone thrpugh. It is a brave thing to do.
animals will often eat their young. The number 1 killer of bear cubs is ... Boar Bears. I've seen the heads of 4 kittens chewed off by a tom cat. Alpha Male/Female Coyotes, the breeding pair, will kill their own 2 yr old young that don't move on when the next litter comes.
The scary part is that some of them traffickers are sitting right in that room listening to her. They are your neighbors, friends and family members you wouldn't think would do these things. 😑
Yes, I was thinking the same thing because you never know what is truly what is another person's heart. Sometimes we don't even know our own true hearts until God reveals our true nature to us.🙁🙁😢😢
@@DanN-nv7kg But not to the point to be that suspicious. People have lost common sense thanks to paranoid movies and youtube videos and lack of social interactions, especially in western countries where people tends to be isolated from each other
@@ulysse21 You're drawing conclusions and generalising as well... that's one of the thousands of reasons someone could be "paranoid". Even then, you cannot informally diagnose someone with paranoia from the basis of four sentences. 🤷🏼♀️
Such a familiar story... My life from 14 to 24... I'll be 60 next month... I have been blessed to survive and heal... Mostly. Love and Blessings to all victims 💚💫💚
I’m so sorry that you experienced this. My heart breaks for every victim. What are ways that we can help people in this situation and how to get them out and help them recover after?
I think Ive been given an opportunity to save someone from a simililar fate. if only I knew what to do. as I was taking a online class to identify possible trafficking victims, a face came to mind. she's very shy, absent frequently , and wears long clothes that completly hide her arms and legs regardless of the weather, maybe to hide injuries? she's been in my class for 3 years straight and is in mine this year. I don't have any solid evidence so I haven't called the police yet. I need some guidance, what can I do? I keep telling myself it's probably nothing, after all I live in a rich, safe neighborhood, but I keep losing sleep over it at night, so I just don't know what to do. please, any advice would be appreciated. ( edit) after talking to a mutual friend, she pointed out a few holes in my theory, so I’m fairly certain she’s safe. Thank you everyone for your help though.
Owen Keenan I know you’re probably asking this question to ladymomdragon but I will attempt to answer. Keep in mind that I do not have experience with these situations but this is what came to mind. You can try being her friend and possibly over time she might open up about it. I’m assuming if that is what’s happening she might be standoffish about making friends or even talking about it. So I would suggest being persistent even if she doesn’t seem to respond to being friends just over time continue to try being friendly and hopefully eventually she will open up and then you can go about getting her help. Or possibly contact authorities and they can talk with her. I’m sorry I don’t have experience with this so it’s probably not the greatest advice. I really hope everything turns out to be ok
Owen Keenan also maybe bring it to your teacher’s attention in private and see what they think and if they can keep an eye on her as well and see what they think. Go with your gut feeling. If you think that it’s probably for a good reason, don’t doubt yourself.
This Is WHY her story is so important. It Happens in every country. She is speaking of Canada, but it happens in USA also, in many towns and cities. We need to Educate everyone on how widespread this is.
The real issue, that no one wants to face is the men using these services. They know these women aren't there by choice, many drug effected, others overseas workers. These vile 'customers' are not held accountable. It's time they were.
The real issue is deeper than just saying it’s the men. Yes, the patrons should be punished, but like she said, it is a societal issue. Beyond the forced human trafficking and woman sold into the trade, there are also plenty of sugar baby’s/escorts who willingly continue to provide services and contribute to the system that creates stories like Cassandra’s. All parties need to be held accountable, and society as a whole must change. It starts with the family unit.
John Deegan I’d like to believe we’re evolving to a more intelligent society. Just because it’s “always been that way” does not make it right. Maybe that’s where all sin stems from?
The "dislikes" show exactly what she is discussing....customers (johns) are fine with this industry and clearly disliked her shedding light on this epidemic issue across the world...not just in Canada.
There are dislikes (I disliked the video) not because people do not sympathize with this woman--but that MANY (some think a majority) people believe prostitution should be legal. This is not just about (as she says) the right of a man to buy a woman--but the rights of a woman to do as she pleases with her body. I've been to Toronto, and have been to body rub parlors there. It is 100x safer for the workers and customers than anything in the US. Almost ALL are managed by women. I'm not saying women are not victimized, but these businesses serve a valuable purpose in communities--and have since the dawn of time.
@@peteanddrake4242 you're comment makes my stomach sick at the ignorance you have and being dillusional in buying women doesn't traumatize them regardless of the location. there is no SAFE place to buy human beings.
Her family didn’t protect her, love her or give her structure. Being attacked at such a young age is horrible. Seeing you turn those circumstances into recovery is a huge and positive message.
And yet the police did not offer her assistance either. ONE piece of paper with the POLARIS hotline on it could have ended this horror for her years earlier than it did.
@@lilihillis1449 That's doesn't imply that it didn't get better. I'm confident her life has improved in dramatic ways despite not being completely free of uncomfortableness when having to mentally relive the situation by telling the story.
They don’t understand the vulnerability of children and how people are indoctrinated into a lifestyle. Listen to her voice change when she is speaking about changing the laws. She starts off with a vulnerable voice and at the end she is powerful in her value of herself. Peace.
This is exactly what I was thinking. Unfortunately I feel like this is a lost cause because everyone we would need to appeal to for this are the people GOING TO THE BROTHELS.
@Harzburgitic Can you provide one example where women hold the majority of power? Because, no offense, but your comment offers zero actual information.
Jesus will take our pain and make us new...help us through. He took all of mine in an instant and I received the Spirit like fire and was reborn and haven't been the same since. He has told me he will never leave or forsake me and reminds me often.
It’s amazing how Jesus can actually totally heal the soul. It’s extraordinary. Her soul was bleeding 🩸 it got me thinking, ...why don’t we create Soul Hospitals? How would a Soul Hospital treat them to recover within days instead of months? 🤔 I really like that term...Soul Hospital. I am building a non-profit organization so children and their family can learn to fulfill their dreams and become leaders who also guide others to become leaders. Im thinking 🤔 I can add this as a part of an outreach. I would need to equip the right people first for at least 3 to 6 months with different seminars and books before they are called Soul Nurses. I think, I will need to start by finding what seminars are there. I can even save for a SUV “Soul Ambulance 🚑 “ I also would need to build studios so they can stay there to recover. It’s a challenge because I have to save big time and it will take time, but many times we are willing to do more for others than for ourselves. Just the thought 💭 of all this, ... it’s exciting. 😍 I pray God gives me a long life to make it happen. I totally love this idea 💡. Little by little, we can accomplish a lot.
Oh my dear. I was that kid, too. I'm 60 years old now, and I got away from those people, changed my own life, and raised my children with love and structure. I changed my life, and theirs. We can do it, it just takes strength and God.
@@wagoodwin3 Not sure what you mean? I was merely pointing out that giving pupils tasks that is likely to feel embarassing or shameful to them on account of their situation is something teachers should avoid. Not sure what's so twisted about that...
I respect you for that one of my teachers had us write about what we did that summer and read it to the class. Some of the less privileged kids, I could tell were embarrassed and sad about what they were hearing others say and all they had done was play outside or work I hated that teacher she also told us cults weren’t real
I like that. I grew up on a farm and my summers were spent in the garden. While the others in town were on summer vacations, at pools, taking tennis lessons, golf lessons, going to various camps, going to retreats, having sleepovers, and slumber parties and I was picking beans and cleaning the chicken coop and feeding pigs rotted food from a grocery store. My dad drank a lot and I'd have to make him his drinks when he got home or get kicked, so I did appreciate the teachers that didn't need to know what we did (and have us read it out loud).
And about consent And that if you don't really have another choice, that it means "consent" doesn't count as consent. (I mean they already know it from the idea of "under duress" not counting as consent in things involving people being threatened or coerced at gunpoint, so it shouldn't even be that hard) (But maybe with the empathy of putting themself in such a trapped position, they would just understand consent better without having to be taught..)
I was in law school in the US and a male classmate of mine bragged one day about he often goes to these places to get happy endings as if it was no big deal. Another friend stated that the women are most likely trafficking victims and he didn’t care. He had zero empathy.
When she said "getting out is one thing, staying out is just as hard" its relatable to everyone . She is so brave for having the courage to get out of there and she isn't foolish , that's what manipulation does .
@@Misscutieful1 its like how if someone has abusive parents, they will probably be attract partners like that, because that's all they learn or feel like they deserve (and other reasons). Also more difficult with power dynamics and grooming. Children are impressionable.
When she said "if you're listening to this you might be thinking 'how foolish is this girl?' " I just broke. No one in their right mind is thinking you're foolish. I understand how blame and guilt can make one assume others would judge them negatively in this circumstance. You were innocent, not at all foolish. Thank you for holding up this mirror, I wish you so much healing and freedom.
I was once a bouncer for an "escort" service -- hidden in plain sight. My job was to escort the girls to their 'tricks', and serve as a 'guard'. Talking about an eye-opener. Law enforcement knew where we were and they protected us. I could go on and on. Let's just say that I am happy that this lady made it out alive. Bless her. Everything she is saying is the hard truth.
I am from India, I was in LA for my sister's graduation. Later on for a couple of days I was sight seeing and doing all touristy things all by myself ( my sister had a new job). A couple of times, strange men approached me, asking me out or giving me an invite for a late night party etc. It was scary. Why would one approach someone whom they don't even know? Being from India, I have this in built radar, I must say, to keep away from strangers. But, so many young, vulnerable, lonely girls can fall prey to such seemingly harmless invitations with sinister motives. I think girls, like in India, must be taught to not trust strangers. If you date, know the guy, know his family, occupation and then think of dating. Don't trust anyone.
@@TheKutie36Speak only people you know. People do have social circles, go to school and meet friends, attend events with family and meet family friends.
This why you have to talk to your children at an appropriate age about the dangers of those who would like exploit them besides just sheltering them from the world.
So you were valued, but oh now you have to be valued the way YOU want? Or have to be wanted how YOU want someone to want you? How about take what you can get and be lucky you're allowed to vote, work, and speak in public.
Such a tough subject. Being captive isn't about someone holding a gun to your head. It's about mindset and not realizing there are other options because no one has opened your mind to them. Given her background growing up, she was vulnerable and didn't know her worth. She also didn't have anyone reaching out to show her healthy possibilities. So, she was used until she found help. Not believing her or blaming her feels like blaming the person who is depressed for not just "snapping" out of it.
A great analogy. The depression thing. People don't know the things that no one teaches them. People can't heal themselves or make decisions when they don't even know how because no one taught them how.
A tough subject indeed. Nonetheless, blaming it all on the perpetrators is a double edged weapon. As long as this society will run on money and power, men (and women) that exploit young people will just keep doing this. Without awareness there's so salvation. People must be taught how to defend themselves from this situations and must understand that without their collaboration those people have no power in a civilized nation. She let circumstances get grip on her until she was powerless to change her own fate any longer. She's a victim for sure, but she had a role in her own demise and we need to realize this so that in the future nobody will end up like her...
@Alex Mack There are studies about animals beaten by circus owners. Guess what. After a while, they don't need strong restraints to stay exactly where they are. So, the captivity that started as physical morphed into a mental one.
It always surprises me how names are not named. Those predators need thier faces, names and what happened to them, if anything, posted on social media. Sick men
Yes they do but, if names are named, then these woman would not be standing telling their stories right now. These organizations are very dangerous and they have tentacles everywhere ready to kill someone in a heartbeat if need be.
i GET ANNOYED by this how the news doesnt post pictures of the traffickers faces ,,,, like after what theve done these pimps dont deserve privacy rights
My mom & I went on a 10 day cruise to the Panama Canal over Thanksgiving 2019. One of the stops was Cartagena , Colombia. While a van was taking me (from mid-west USA), and several other gals from Florida on a 2.5 hour tour, I saw two groups of ~ 30 young women ages ~ 15 - 25 being paraded through a mixed zone of apartments / & small businesses. They were all "dolled up," & looked proud to be "in the parade" - but, upon seeing the 1st group, I was pretty sure what was "going on." When 5 minutes later, I saw a 2nd similar group of young ladies being paraded through a poor area of Cartagena - I was sure that the young women were being subjected to human trafficking. I thought about the poverty and barrios that were nearby. I told the other women riding in the van, what I suspected upon seeing the 1st group of young women. Nobody believed me. But, upon seeing the 2nd group within 5 minutes... everyone knew; & we all fell silent. Human Trafficking OFTEN OCCURS right out in the open -- just as Casandra has attested. My son & his girlfriend witnessed it, at a dance club at midnight, in a popular U.S. city a couple of months ago. They said the "bouncers" and "managers" were signaling to each other, about "who in attendance" they could "trust to keep their secret"...... When my son realized what kind of place they were in, they "got out of there" - ASAP.... horrifying -- & I pray that we can save girls, young ladies, & grown women from this horrifically under-valued, & in-humane existence. Casandra: you are a hero, & your advocacies make a huge difference.....
@Love One another Great tip -- thank you so much for taking the time to share it..! We need to take better care of each other - ( there are times I feel that humans have not evolved to the higher levels that we think we have -- )
@Midnight Mystery My son & his GF know this "tropical resort-y US location" well; her parents have a 2nd home there; your comment is the 1st thing I said to him- when he described the awful situation to me. He sadly answered; his GF & her parents are quite aware that the local police "are in on it." I know this tropical destination well- & immediately I knew in my heart of hearts that he was correct. It is SO HARD to notify local law enforcement, when that entity is part of the bold-faced lying & corruption. Certain social services, & law agencies you can tell-- & sadly; too many of the managers & staff receive "silence invoking" fringe benefits. Sadly, it seems we need to rely more on organizations like Love One Another mentions above: former CIA Agent Timothy Ballard's Operation Underground Railroad....
I am currently using this for a report I am doing for a school project, and I just wanted to say thank you for being brave and sharing your story. I have watched this video multiple times, but not for research, but for that fact that your message made me feel something, and want to make a change.
The hardest thing for a young girl is when no one will believe her or protect her. When the system is broken. And when she loses her self worth due to abuse.
You do not use your worth. Worth is about someone being an innocent person or not No one can take that from her as long as she does not decide Others can not take your value away as long as you do not give up your soul
Casandra, congratulations for being such a strong woman. I've only become really aware of trafficking over the past few years, and have a whole new value and appreciation for the women who survive it. You are amazing.
@ I am 100% mohawk. and nice to meet u my sister. I am sooo sorry to hear that. Me and many more people think so much of your courage. and know this is a problem that still is not going away!!! Something has to be done!!!!!! We are all in this togather. Although we all had not had the same experience as you. The creator is working on this as we speak. The damb is going to break in the next year or two!!!!! Love you S.B. You are in my and many peoples prayers!
Do they take more advantage of you because you are native? Do your parents not protect you or sell you for money or you send them rent/money? What happens? I don’t know anything about this
My neighbor is really suspicious. His gf has a daughter around 7 and the girl never raises her head or speaks when we run into each other in the front yard. This is only when she’s next to the dude. She waves and greets us on other days. It just erks me so much but I don’t know what to do. It’s not enough to do anything but it just breaks my heart to think something might be going on!
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Our neighbours, college students, lawyers, doctors, engineers...they are them. Even the police are involved themselves these men and pimps protect each other, they'll never stop commodifying women's bodies.
@@jodyqt curiosity. If you are a man, I wouldn't be surprised if you said this, but, if you are a woman, then I would be surprised. A woman should support with all of her another woman no matter what. That's why.
kyungsoo's egg I think my name should tell you my gender and if you have an argument against my point rather then my gender I would be interested but just trying to put my in one of two categories in your mind seems like your not a deep thinker
Brave woman. Such a crying shame that instead of being able to be young, carefree and enjoying life, some people are denied their childhoods or have it stolen from them.
This is so sickening for me to hear. I am a massage therapist and I often get calls from men who want a sensuous massage. I know it exists here in San Antonio and how they get away with it is truly sad.
That is so sad! Nothing is more wonderful than springing for a massage. I go to actual licensed therapists or spas where clearly (I hope at least) none of this craziness is happening.
Why she is trying to take away peoples freedom to choose what they do with there own body and there occupation what about women that like this job should they not have the freedom to sell there time for money
@@jodyqt I'm sure some women do want to. However, she's saying to HELP the women who are TRAPPED. She even specifically said she deceived herself by saying it was her choice.
@@jodyqt She's talking about persons who have been manipulated, maneuvered, as well as mentally, emotionally and physically forced into what appears to be a no way out situation. If you choose the lifestyle for yourself as well as willing to suffer the consequence of your choice and actions, it's your choice. She is bringing voice to those who believe they do not have one.
Listening to and dealing with the trafficked "victims" as a volunteer, I notice the need for all of us and parents to learn to say "No" from a very early age. The society like pleasers and encourage us, especially girls and women to be ones. We don't need to please others. We need to have good and strong self-esteem. It involves more no's than yes's.
@@laramatthews2082 she isnt successful. look at her now! she is just trying to help prevent what your dog allows if its real. you should be ashamed. look at her now! i hope this doesnt happen to your children so you can look at them when they grow up and think "look at them now". pitiful.
If you have experienced it, then there's no excuse for criticizing. Really gentle, loving kids are manipulated more easily and so it is a type of brainwashing. They are afraid to leave the only security they've ever known!
I think I've identified a classmate of mine that might be a victim of human trafficking, but the signs are very subtle, nothing close to solid evidence. what can I do to help her from your experience
@@iniutek9492 no since she no longer goes to my school but I talked to a mutual friend who knows her better than I do and told her what i thought and she pointed out a bunch of holes in my idea that I didn’t think of
Women, and young children of both sexes are being destroyed every day by the ignorance of people who should be finding every method possible to rescue & protect them
I can relate to you I was sexualy assaulted a sever one, I turned to drugs and blocked it all out and forgot about it all for 16 years and after 20 years my perpetrator was sentenced to 8 years, I have had bi polar for 20 years, I don't seem to fit in anywhere, anyway stay strong and keep on trucking x
im so sorry this happened to you. i hope your perpetrator's being sentenced gave you some sense of closure and that you have found successful treatment for your disorder.
8 years does not equate to the amount of time he shouldve gotten. rapists and molesters ruin innocence. they deserve their childhood and their happiness be taken away.
Truly one of the most beautiful and truthful people I’ve ever heard speak. Thank you and hope you dance in joy for telling the truth. Blessings all ways.💫
john johnson, it’s not “tramaztizing” that’s a little dramatic, mmm? He’s sober & he’s evolved from his varied life experiences. Which is what we all should do-seek to evolve. (& get over our own ego trip/judgement of other people’s stories) He’s actually is quite wise & well spoken about life. If you desire to open up & learn.
Didn't they teach us it was weed that was the gateway? Growing up. Anyone else remember that? Now that isn't scientifically backed anymore. Totally debunked and people STILL believe it.
Back in 1985, my friend and I traveled with her dad to St. Louis. We were from a small community so it was fun to go to the downtown mall. I remember we passed a man sitting on a bench, surrounded by women. We entered a store right in front of these people. He sent one of his women in to entice me to go out of the store to speak to the man. I remember her saying that the man "will treat you really nice." I was 16 and luckily, my home life was safe and loving. I remember I continually told her no, until she left me alone.
I watched a documentary once during my training. It was called darkness to light any way the predator was doing time and they interviewed him. He said all he had to do was to see a beautiful girl and tell her to come here. If she came over to him, he knew he had her. If she refused and dismissed him, he knew, she was not worth pursuing. You are right when you mentioned having a loving home
Thank you for your bravery. I thwarted a potential kidnapping at 17 by two guys in a car with no license plate. At 43, I often believe that my life would have been similar. GOD blessed you with a voice and you are blessing others with your story. Keep fighting!!
A strange man tried to get my sister and I (very young we were) to go to his motel room on a beach vacation. I don't remember how we got away. Probably parents walked up. It's so scary to think of what might have been!
@@saynotohookups Unfortunately, I know too much about people in general, women in particular, and american legal system that supports female fraudsters. Otherwise, nothing is wrong with me.
@@postoronniy007 She is Canadian and lives in Canada. I know that there are fraudsters but where is the proof that she is a fraudster? How can you make an assumption that she is the same as others?
Thank you Casandra. i know this was 3 years ago, but thank you. Sharing a story like this is very hard and you are so incredibly strong. You are helping people even by educating us.
Im from a rich neighborhood, but after taking a class on identifying victims of trafficking, just a bit too many of them were lining up with a girl in my grade, who's in one of my classes this year. what should I do? Edit, I talked to a friend of mine who knows more about her then I do, and she pointed several holes in my theory . Thanks for all the help and support though.
@@Spiceodog speak to a counselor at your school about it. Tell the counselor your thoughts and why you feel this way. If he/she does nothing, talk to your parents and go to the police.
@@tinamaddox4156 NEVER speak to a counselor at your school about it - she is a spy and traitor. NEVER tell the counselor your thoughts and why you feel this way - you will be ashamed of the consequences. If he/she does nothing, NEVER talk to your parents (they may talk to the counselor) and NEVER go to the police (it is a deadly sin).
She's speaking about young women. She isn't saying it doesn't affect them, she's addressing women. Also, It affects young boys should not have the word "too" on the end. If you're just using it to imply the speaker has to adapt her speech or something, that's wrong. She's telling it from a female perspective as well. Why would she address a male outlook if she's a women and focusing on women? She never implied it didn't. She's talking about girls, who arguably get roped into it more easily. You need to educate yourself if all you got from the video was that she didn't talk about guys.
You're right, and that should be talked about, but women and girls make up the vast majority of human trafficking victims. That's why most of these speakers are women who talk about women
@@kathyh4804 Actually it did bring down Kevin Spacey a high profile actor accused of abusing boys. But I agree with the message that boy's stories need to be brought out more.
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we need to create safehouses where they can be safe and seek legal assistance to exercise their human rights as well as get treatment both medical psychological as well as get job training to start new lives
Wow this lady is such a clear speaker she is the ultimate voice for all those women and girls who can't have one , I can literally feel the realness of her story , I'm from England and I was trapped working on the streets x
Sunni Stephan Yes many cop are part are the problem. Just as teachers look for girl and boys to use or push into this. The Catholic Church is a massive problem. All 3 have set up long held deeply covered abuse that is far more than just under looked but encourage.
This happens in the Johnson County Kansas area! I am a legitimate licensed massage therapist and this has been going on for at least the last 20 years here with massage establishments. The police know it's going on and they don't care!!!
I work close to a corner where girls are made to stand all day every day. After a while you recognise the different girls and their rotation patterns. I would say hi and smile walking past, but quickly felt like I needed to do more. I started asking friends and family on how best to help but nobody knew how. The thing I was worried about was not getting them in more trouble than they already were. One day, it was freezing cold that it hurt to spend any time outside at all. I walked past the corner and, as always, one of the girls was there. She looked miserable and I could see the despair in her eyes as she looked up at me as I said hi to her. That same day I got the courage to call the police and explained the situation. They thanked me for the info and that was that. It's been a year now that I've been working in that area. I have contacted police a couple times, but it's still the same 4 girls working that corner on rotation. The police never did anything to help them...
@@BruceD1776 it's not, at least not initially. If you asked them now they might agree because they're high as a kite on God knows what and that's what's stopping them from running, but none of those girls look like they're there by choice. Their pimps are very hands-on, let's just leave it at that...
@@acmulhern If prostitution was legalized, the pimps could be reported to the police and the girls could set up in their own places if they wanted. Also, if the drugs were legalized, they could be obtained at a pharmacy without reliance upon a pimp.
@@abutterfly7975 adrenochrome is a chemical produced by the oxidation of adrenaline, its an urban legend that jeffrey epstein and the likes harvested adrenochrome from children and used it to get high.
Grateful for this woman to share her stories of heartbreak and trauma and her desire to help hurting women in this horrible industry. God bless you, and thank you for sharing!
About two years ago I used ti live in Panama, I was aproached by e mail to work as an asistant buyer, they told me I had to be flirty and try to sale the product as hard as I could, I agreed to an interview, they told me to *"bring my passport and to wear a skirt"* I smelled the red flag and didn't go, they kept pestering me on my whatsapp untill I told them I'd call the police and blocked me, I knew It was dangerous but many desperate and scattered brain girls don't, that's how they kidnap you.
Betsady Then report it anonymously. I don‘t know if that‘s possible in Panama but at least look into it. You absolutely have enough! You even got an address so you REALLY should consider doing sth please!
@@Froggele not an option, I didn't have an adress and the most red flaggy things I was told by a call, The whatsapp thing they just kept asking if I already had a job, I wasn't even suposed to be looking for a job at that time, I was in hidding, contacting any autorities was dangerous.
Froggele even if you report it they don’t care until something happens to the person that reports it or even then they might not. I reported a similar problem going on in my city and the police didn’t care they laughed
Wow, someone told me that He knows 1st. Hand this Happens in Chicago suntan parlors, massage parlors, barbershops, waxing salons, the flea markets people walk around passing out cards for fake businesses that have numbers that you call for services. And i think about these poor women who cannot escape. When you are young and naive or just naive you have no idea this goes on. (Speaking of myself) sextrafficking or brothels right under your nose. Thank you Cassandra for sharing your story
There was a "massage parlor" that opened for business in a suburb comprised of middle class African Americans. The citizens petitioned and protested to close this business down to no avail. The citizens were outraged that the powers that be thought it was okay to operate in a city they lived in and took pride in. Some felt that their suburb was chosen because mostly African Americans lived there. They were outraged. The suburb had a weekly newspaper. So they started publishing a list of license plates and corresponding makes and models parked at the business in that weekly. Soon the place had no customers and closed their doors due to lack of business. Now that is a way to solve a problem. Maybe other locales should try this?
This woman's life experience story, happens probably more than most of us realize. It is most likely more common than we know.It's an important story. This can happen anywhere, to any young woman.
Fun fact for those people searching the comments for positivity. There's a species of frog who put their tadpoles into different leaves(which catch water), a leaf for each child. As they grow the parents feed them and care for them in each of their leaf homes. When they grow up, the parents will do it all again until they die. :)
Her testimony is heart-wrenching. I am so sorry for the suffering that she (and countless women and men, young and older) have had to endure. If we don't do something about the abuses that she describes, we are hypocrites.
Sorry for the random approach you seem to be an ambitious individual which gives me the idea to know if you’re open minded to look into a new way of generating an income..
There are nuns who go undercover and buy traffickees freedom. It's a very noble job to do and brave too because they must be putting themselves at risk in the process.I know the Catholic Church gets a lot of bad press for obvious reasons but there are many genuinely holy priests and nuns too. And nuns especially often do a lot of good for their communities.
Thank You for saying this!! It so needed to be said. The noble and great are never recognized for what they do. Good News is no news. Call me a non Catholic who honors Catholics for the good they do and believes others should too.
We had a lot of places like this in Minneapolis and it took community activists to bring them down. But sometimes I wonder if they are more hidden now?
I recently learned that in the US human trafficking has been moved to hotels (as a substitute for brothels and massage parlors). Check out O.U.R. for more information about human trafficking, especially how it happens in the US.
Yummi Yoni, I used to live there too. I now live in a different state in a large city. These "massage parlors " are right out in the open everywhere and no residents complain. Names like Asian Rose, VIP Club, .... well you get the picture.
I am amazed with the bravery it takes to get up on a stage and tell her story. I bet you will see it soon... It doesn’t get any more real.... Thank you for sharing your story.
It is horrible the kinds of things that are going on, and how little attention sometimes seems to be paid. Human trafficking is a horrible thing that we need to stop.
It's a multi billion £€$ business and the trafficked mean nothing to the traffickers because of this. This much money can close mouths and eyes. Horrendous
I'm crying, I've been trafficked since I was 5 by a christian relative, you gave me strength to go through with my court case... He's put so much fear into me,
This is really a needed talk, seriously... Thank-you ...
Cara Kizu I hope you get through all the trauma and bad memories xx
ARE YOU SAFE NOW?!
I wish I had been brave enough to do this. Instead I just hated myself for years. Go woman, it’s a different world now and it’s on your side, you can do it.
Cara, I’m with you, you can do this. Stand up against your abuser.
More power to you Cara. You can do this.
I believe I was almost trafficked in the south of France with my sister. A man approached us, speaking French very friendly like, I told him I didn’t speak French, but he kept following me and talking to me and wouldn’t go away. He then got on his cellphone, called someone and a man appeared across the street, and was walking over to us quickly. I told my sister, RUN and we took off like lightning and I didn’t look back until we reached the hotel and locked our door. Could’ve been nothing, but I had a very bad feeling and trusted it.
Great job following your intuition and noticing your surroundings! Your feelings were most likely right, but I'm very thankful you didn't find out for sure. Sad we always have to look out around us but you most likely kept yourself and your sister safe. Kudos to you! Many blessings to you and your sister!
@@sadeeb7664 thank you, and Blessings to you and yours as well!!❤️
You did the right thing. Thank God
@@b.h.7423 Thank God.
How old were you? What year did this happen?
WTF is wrong with some of these commenters? This really has me disappointed with humanity. High praise to this lady for sharing her traumatic story, for having the strength to do that, for having the strength to escape, and for helping others.
artman2oo3 she is not helping us by trying to change the law so that the people that actually like there job are not aloud to do it this lady took the pay check every week and then blames everything else for the job she chose to do. And now wants to change the law so the government gets to decide what we do with our body’s what happened to liberty
Cheers Calvin 👍
jodyqt you really don’t understand how psychologically trapped a mind can be when manipulated. She didn’t just decide at 18 that this will be her career choice. 5:36 pretty clear here
She is not helping others she is trying to get the government to control women and their occupations
Leona b. please explain how to trap someone’s mind? I think the mind is free and can make whatever decision it wants to maybe just maybe she was hypnotised for 10 years. Other then that I think she has to take responsibility for her own life choices
the fact that she was able to stay so composed even while talking about such hugely traumatic events is unbelievable to me. this woman is so strong. thank you for sharing your message, ms. diamond.
Yes, she knows it is not her shame, true healing has happened in her soul. 🥰
Her voice while talking about this, while emotional, sounds so empty. Just another way to tell she's trying to block herself from feeling the traumas she's describing.
I think she natually blocked thoes feelings
@dfctomm Buzz off, Troll!
She sounds fine to me. Almost like she is telling someone else's story.
@dfctomm I don't know who pissed on your corn flakes, bub. But you are out of touch with reality, projecting a misplaced anger, and it ain't got nothing to do with my comment or the original comment by Katie Kilgore. I hope you pause, occasionally, for self-reflection. Good luck with all that.
This is a typical effect of suffering abuse. Its related to disassociation and is a healthy reaction to an unhealthy experience.
She’s amazing for even being able to get on stage after everything. She’s incredible.
You go through things you think you can’t and what? You’ll die? No you’ll live. You’re not really brave, you don’t really have a choice, but to move on when you go through something unimaginable.
She truly is
@Zachariah Cornwall not everyone shares their story. Let alone gets on stage in front of dozens of people
Thank. You. And. Don't. Stop. Talking. About this. Situation. It's. Important Please. Don't. Stop. Talking. And. God. Bless. You
@Zachariah Cornwall She is brave. Telling a lot of people about your pains and traumas. Pushing aside the negative thoughts that can throw away her act to say what she's gone thrpugh. It is a brave thing to do.
Props to this woman, this is a real problem that no one wants to talk about.
Wow that is some name you got. Biggest word I've ever seen.
animals will often eat their young.
The number 1 killer of bear cubs is ... Boar Bears.
I've seen the heads of 4 kittens chewed off by a tom cat.
Alpha Male/Female Coyotes, the breeding pair, will kill their own 2 yr old young that don't move on when the next litter comes.
"this is a fake problem that everyone is forced to trust and talk about."
Laila Micklewait has taken them on ..
The scary part is that some of them traffickers are sitting right in that room listening to her. They are your neighbors, friends and family members you wouldn't think would do these things. 😑
It"'s called paranoia. You'd better get a psychiatric consultation
Yes, I was thinking the same thing because you never know what is truly what is another person's heart. Sometimes we don't even know our own true hearts until God reveals our true nature to us.🙁🙁😢😢
Which is exactly why I said “f**k thy neighbor” when they were trying to get us to take the vaccine to protect our neighbors
@@DanN-nv7kg But not to the point to be that suspicious. People have lost common sense thanks to paranoid movies and youtube videos and lack of social interactions, especially in western countries where people tends to be isolated from each other
@@ulysse21 You're drawing conclusions and generalising as well... that's one of the thousands of reasons someone could be "paranoid". Even then, you cannot informally diagnose someone with paranoia from the basis of four sentences. 🤷🏼♀️
Such a familiar story... My life from 14 to 24... I'll be 60 next month... I have been blessed to survive and heal... Mostly. Love and Blessings to all victims 💚💫💚
I’m so sorry that you experienced this. My heart breaks for every victim. What are ways that we can help people in this situation and how to get them out and help them recover after?
I think Ive been given an opportunity to save someone from a simililar fate. if only I knew what to do. as I was taking a online class to identify possible trafficking victims, a face came to mind. she's very shy, absent frequently , and wears long clothes that completly hide her arms and legs regardless of the weather, maybe to hide injuries? she's been in my class for 3 years straight and is in mine this year. I don't have any solid evidence so I haven't called the police yet. I need some guidance, what can I do? I keep telling myself it's probably nothing, after all I live in a rich, safe neighborhood, but I keep losing sleep over it at night, so I just don't know what to do. please, any advice would be appreciated. ( edit) after talking to a mutual friend, she pointed out a few holes in my theory, so I’m fairly certain she’s safe. Thank you everyone for your help though.
Owen Keenan I know you’re probably asking this question to ladymomdragon but I will attempt to answer. Keep in mind that I do not have experience with these situations but this is what came to mind. You can try being her friend and possibly over time she might open up about it. I’m assuming if that is what’s happening she might be standoffish about making friends or even talking about it. So I would suggest being persistent even if she doesn’t seem to respond to being friends just over time continue to try being friendly and hopefully eventually she will open up and then you can go about getting her help. Or possibly contact authorities and they can talk with her. I’m sorry I don’t have experience with this so it’s probably not the greatest advice. I really hope everything turns out to be ok
@@trinity_2724 thanks you so, so much. I'll try to as hard as I can, thank you
Owen Keenan also maybe bring it to your teacher’s attention in private and see what they think and if they can keep an eye on her as well and see what they think. Go with your gut feeling. If you think that it’s probably for a good reason, don’t doubt yourself.
Wow! Her story taught me that *licensed* and *legal* don't always equate to *lawful.*
It's called a legal loophole. If it was explicitly sanctioned with heavy regulations it would likely be a different story.
This Is WHY her story is so important. It Happens in every country. She is speaking of Canada, but it happens in USA also, in many towns and cities. We need to Educate everyone on how widespread this is.
It happens more when it's illegal.
How anyone could think she was a foolish girl making poor choices does not understand what manipulation is.
They are two worlds entirely.
The real issue, that no one wants to face is the men using these services. They know these women aren't there by choice, many drug effected, others overseas workers. These vile 'customers' are not held accountable. It's time they were.
The real issue is deeper than just saying it’s the men. Yes, the patrons should be punished, but like she said, it is a societal issue. Beyond the forced human trafficking and woman sold into the trade, there are also plenty of sugar baby’s/escorts who willingly continue to provide services and contribute to the system that creates stories like Cassandra’s. All parties need to be held accountable, and society as a whole must change. It starts with the family unit.
ATL 1 No patrons, no business. The men are to blame.
Jrcway
It’s the oldest profession. Most intelligent places legalize and monitor.
John Deegan I’d like to believe we’re evolving to a more intelligent society. Just because it’s “always been that way” does not make it right. Maybe that’s where all sin stems from?
Fun fact: Metal cutting lasers dont require a permit.
The "dislikes" show exactly what she is discussing....customers (johns) are fine with this industry and clearly disliked her shedding light on this epidemic issue across the world...not just in Canada.
But great things are happening in Canada..mindgeek are being held to task.. hurrah!
You are right. Trafficking is the second largest global crisis.
It is bizarre that people should put the thumbs down on this video...indeed. They must be using all this, as you said...
There are dislikes (I disliked the video) not because people do not sympathize with this woman--but that MANY (some think a majority) people believe prostitution should be legal. This is not just about (as she says) the right of a man to buy a woman--but the rights of a woman to do as she pleases with her body. I've been to Toronto, and have been to body rub parlors there. It is 100x safer for the workers and customers than anything in the US. Almost ALL are managed by women. I'm not saying women are not victimized, but these businesses serve a valuable purpose in communities--and have since the dawn of time.
@@peteanddrake4242 you're comment makes my stomach sick at the ignorance you have and being dillusional in buying women doesn't traumatize them regardless of the location. there is no SAFE place to buy human beings.
The problem is not just in Canada, its the entire world. Her message must be told everywhere. My heart goes out to her and every girl involved.
Its global .and Trump is bringing down this cabal..and the dems hate him for it
Boys are trafficked as well 😞
To any innocent being is a tragedy
Nobody deserves this and i am so sorry that this happened to you!
Her family didn’t protect her, love her or give her structure. Being attacked at such a young age is horrible. Seeing you turn those circumstances into recovery is a huge and positive message.
And yet the police did not offer her assistance either. ONE piece of paper with the POLARIS hotline on it could have ended this horror for her years earlier than it did.
It never gets better... she said that by talking about having to use cue cards to be able to fight to stand there.
@@lilihillis1449 That's doesn't imply that it didn't get better. I'm confident her life has improved in dramatic ways despite not being completely free of uncomfortableness when having to mentally relive the situation by telling the story.
Samantha Christy her family didn’t protect her because they didn’t send her to summer camp or take her on vacation??
@@F10natee that is not what she said that they didn't protect her because of that. Go back and actually listen.
How anyone could think she was a foolish girl making poor choices does not understand what manipulation is.
Most likely they are the ones manipulating i would say.
Sounds like it was both.
They don’t understand the vulnerability of children and how people are indoctrinated into a lifestyle. Listen to her voice change when she is speaking about changing the laws. She starts off with a vulnerable voice and at the end she is powerful in her value of herself. Peace.
@@missbug3681 " she is powerful in her value of herself" - Sure. She does value herself - at our expense.
Perhaps educating us on what it is might help you.
The professionals and officials she talked to going to the brothels. Judges, police chiefs, principals, doctors you name it.
This is exactly what I was thinking. Unfortunately I feel like this is a lost cause because everyone we would need to appeal to for this are the people GOING TO THE BROTHELS.
Everybody
WHOA!?!?
If I were one of those women, time to find a GUN and start using it. Not fair at all...Safer sitting in jail.
it’s a huge problem with american military men but people don’t wanna talk ab it
You think men in power don't know, they use these services and do not care.
Is it a human need though? Should it simply be better regulated?
The men in power are running them or at the very least being paid to turn a blind eye.
most people in power are men
@Harzburgitic Can you provide one example where women hold the majority of power? Because, no offense, but your comment offers zero actual information.
The Tillman Review you day fact. I've never seen those statistics. Please prove this "fact"
“It was my soul that hurt... for which there was no hospital”
😞😢
Ayahuasca
That killed me
Jesus will take our pain and make us new...help us through. He took all of mine in an instant and I received the Spirit like fire and was reborn and haven't been the same since. He has told me he will never leave or forsake me and reminds me often.
It’s amazing how Jesus can actually totally heal the soul. It’s extraordinary. Her soul was bleeding 🩸 it got me thinking, ...why don’t we create Soul Hospitals? How would a Soul Hospital treat them to recover within days instead of months? 🤔 I really like that term...Soul Hospital. I am building a non-profit organization so children and their family can learn to fulfill their dreams and become leaders who also guide others to become leaders. Im thinking 🤔 I can add this as a part of an outreach. I would need to equip the right people first for at least 3 to 6 months with different seminars and books before they are called Soul Nurses. I think, I will need to start by finding what seminars are there. I can even save for a SUV “Soul Ambulance 🚑 “ I also would need to build studios so they can stay there to recover. It’s a challenge because I have to save big time and it will take time, but many times we are willing to do more for others than for ourselves. Just the thought 💭 of all this, ... it’s exciting. 😍 I pray God gives me a long life to make it happen. I totally love this idea 💡. Little by little, we can accomplish a lot.
Oh my dear. I was that kid, too. I'm 60 years old now, and I got away from those people, changed my own life, and raised my children with love and structure. I changed my life, and theirs. We can do it, it just takes strength and God.
I'm sorry that happened to you and I'm glad you are in a better place in your life.
My favorite two words in the Bible…But God…..🙏🏼❤️✝️
Yeah,...but did you have a good time?
And repentance
@@janedoe3648 amen!
As a teacher, I never give out tasks such as "write about what you did this summer" for precisely this reason.
That's an incredibly twisted response to this video.
@@wagoodwin3 Not sure what you mean? I was merely pointing out that giving pupils tasks that is likely to feel embarassing or shameful to them on account of their situation is something teachers should avoid. Not sure what's so twisted about that...
I respect you for that one of my teachers had us write about what we did that summer and read it to the class. Some of the less privileged kids, I could tell were embarrassed and sad about what they were hearing others say and all they had done was play outside or work I hated that teacher she also told us cults weren’t real
Do you ever intervene when you suspect something is wrong? Some many are left alone as children and cannot put into words what is happening to them
I like that. I grew up on a farm and my summers were spent in the garden. While the others in town were on summer vacations, at pools, taking tennis lessons, golf lessons, going to various camps, going to retreats, having sleepovers, and slumber parties and I was picking beans and cleaning the chicken coop and feeding pigs rotted food from a grocery store. My dad drank a lot and I'd have to make him his drinks when he got home or get kicked, so I did appreciate the teachers that didn't need to know what we did (and have us read it out loud).
This has to be one of the bravest individuals I have ever seen.
Yeah? How about David Dorn?
This has to be one of the most manipulative and deceitful individuals I have ever seen.
@@postoronniy007 lol what would she gain from lying?
@@postoronniy007 and here we have someone who probably has something to gain by exploiting woman - how obvious can you get?
people who have no empathy are not even worth responding to - they are never going to change
When your innocence was taken away at such a young age you never had a chance. I applaud you for speaking up, educating and offering support 💕
And never will ;(
But I bet she's a freak in the sack now tho, right?
I wonder how many sitting in the audience frequent those same parlors...
Interesting to see no comments on this
My thoughts exactly
Or how many work in them
very few?
That was my thought too.
Trafficking exists as there is the demand. Boys need to be educated that going to these places is wrong. They need to learn empathy.
And about consent
And that if you don't really have another choice, that it means "consent" doesn't count as consent.
(I mean they already know it from the idea of "under duress" not counting as consent in things involving people being threatened or coerced at gunpoint, so it shouldn't even be that hard)
(But maybe with the empathy of putting themself in such a trapped position, they would just understand consent better without having to be taught..)
Probably these boys were often beaten up by drunken fathers and drug addict mum...they were also victims of manipulation.
Good insight about the need for boys to learn empathy... by example works well.
I was in law school in the US and a male classmate of mine bragged one day about he often goes to these places to get happy endings as if it was no big deal. Another friend stated that the women are most likely trafficking victims and he didn’t care. He had zero empathy.
good luck with that ...
When she said "getting out is one thing, staying out is just as hard" its relatable to everyone . She is so brave for having the courage to get out of there and she isn't foolish , that's what manipulation does .
Yes.. sure ..
"manipulation"? Once she's out, who's manipulating her?
@@BruceD1776 it’s like a drug. Hard to quit, harder to stay off. Especially when introduced at a young age
@@dongysakura418 why is that? Genuinely curious and relatively uneducated about this topic?
@@Misscutieful1 its like how if someone has abusive parents, they will probably be attract partners like that, because that's all they learn or feel like they deserve (and other reasons). Also more difficult with power dynamics and grooming. Children are impressionable.
When she said "if you're listening to this you might be thinking 'how foolish is this girl?' " I just broke. No one in their right mind is thinking you're foolish. I understand how blame and guilt can make one assume others would judge them negatively in this circumstance. You were innocent, not at all foolish. Thank you for holding up this mirror, I wish you so much healing and freedom.
I was once a bouncer for an "escort" service -- hidden in plain sight. My job was to escort the girls to their 'tricks', and serve as a 'guard'. Talking about an eye-opener. Law enforcement knew where we were and they protected us. I could go on and on. Let's just say that I am happy that this lady made it out alive. Bless her. Everything she is saying is the hard truth.
How can we pick up signs of these businesses that are hidden in plain sight?
Maybe you can tell us something more, even so that other girls can draw conclusions from such stories?
Zero value of people when we allow them to be bought.
I am from India, I was in LA for my sister's graduation. Later on for a couple of days I was sight seeing and doing all touristy things all by myself ( my sister had a new job).
A couple of times, strange men approached me, asking me out or giving me an invite for a late night party etc.
It was scary. Why would one approach someone whom they don't even know?
Being from India, I have this in built radar, I must say, to keep away from strangers.
But, so many young, vulnerable, lonely girls can fall prey to such seemingly harmless invitations with sinister motives.
I think girls, like in India, must be taught to not trust strangers. If you date, know the guy, know his family, occupation and then think of dating. Don't trust anyone.
I agree , as an Indian women.
India is really savage for violence against women. really bad. stay safe 🙏🏽
Just wondering, how do ppl in India normally meet others to date if you don’t ever speak to strangers? Genuinely just wanna know
@@TheKutie36 I would guess family introductions
@@TheKutie36Speak only people you know. People do have social circles, go to school and meet friends, attend events with family and meet family friends.
This why you have to talk to your children at an appropriate age about the dangers of those who would like exploit them besides just sheltering them from the world.
Exactly
“ I didn’t feel wanted or valued for anything other than my body.” I felt this in my soul.
That's pretty much just what it's like to be a woman.
Not to seem unsympathetic but most women have felt like this in their youth.
@@drmom5 exactly. really think about that
So you were valued, but oh now you have to be valued the way YOU want? Or have to be wanted how YOU want someone to want you? How about take what you can get and be lucky you're allowed to vote, work, and speak in public.
@@erichvonmanstein6876 and the same to you. never take your rights for granted.
Such a tough subject. Being captive isn't about someone holding a gun to your head. It's about mindset and not realizing there are other options because no one has opened your mind to them. Given her background growing up, she was vulnerable and didn't know her worth. She also didn't have anyone reaching out to show her healthy possibilities. So, she was used until she found help. Not believing her or blaming her feels like blaming the person who is depressed for not just "snapping" out of it.
A great analogy. The depression thing. People don't know the things that no one teaches them. People can't heal themselves or make decisions when they don't even know how because no one taught them how.
@Natalie Torkhova You are right.
@Alex Mack Yup.
A tough subject indeed. Nonetheless, blaming it all on the perpetrators is a double edged weapon. As long as this society will run on money and power, men (and women) that exploit young people will just keep doing this. Without awareness there's so salvation. People must be taught how to defend themselves from this situations and must understand that without their collaboration those people have no power in a civilized nation. She let circumstances get grip on her until she was powerless to change her own fate any longer. She's a victim for sure, but she had a role in her own demise and we need to realize this so that in the future nobody will end up like her...
@Alex Mack There are studies about animals beaten by circus owners. Guess what. After a while, they don't need strong restraints to stay exactly where they are. So, the captivity that started as physical morphed into a mental one.
It always surprises me how names are not named. Those predators need thier faces, names and what happened to them, if anything, posted on social media. Sick men
They all have very important people protecting them.
Yes they do but, if names are named, then these woman would not be standing telling their stories right now. These organizations are very dangerous and they have tentacles everywhere ready to kill someone in a heartbeat if need be.
Even then, if she gives them names, it takes away from her story.. it gives power back to them
i GET ANNOYED by this how the news doesnt post pictures of the traffickers faces ,,,, like after what theve done these pimps dont deserve privacy rights
@@melisaerogul5948 Why the news doesn't post "traffickers'' faces? Because it's all fake news.
My mom & I went on a 10 day cruise to the Panama Canal over Thanksgiving 2019. One of the stops was Cartagena , Colombia. While a van was taking me (from mid-west USA), and several other gals from Florida on a 2.5 hour tour, I saw two groups of ~ 30 young women ages ~ 15 - 25 being paraded through a mixed zone of apartments / & small businesses. They were all "dolled up," & looked proud to be "in the parade" - but, upon seeing the 1st group, I was pretty sure what was "going on." When 5 minutes later, I saw a 2nd similar group of young ladies being paraded through a poor area of Cartagena - I was sure that the young women were being subjected to human trafficking. I thought about the poverty and barrios that were nearby. I told the other women riding in the van, what I suspected upon seeing the 1st group of young women. Nobody believed me. But, upon seeing the 2nd group within 5 minutes... everyone knew; & we all fell silent. Human Trafficking OFTEN OCCURS right out in the open -- just as Casandra has attested. My son & his girlfriend witnessed it, at a dance club at midnight, in a popular U.S. city a couple of months ago. They said the "bouncers" and "managers" were signaling to each other, about "who in attendance" they could "trust to keep their secret"...... When my son realized what kind of place they were in, they "got out of there" - ASAP.... horrifying -- & I pray that we can save girls, young ladies, & grown women from this horrifically under-valued, & in-humane existence. Casandra: you are a hero, & your advocacies make a huge difference.....
colombia*
@Love One another Great tip -- thank you so much for taking the time to share it..! We need to take better care of each other - ( there are times I feel that humans have not evolved to the higher levels that we think we have -- )
@@alexandra9388 thank you for catching that "u" that snuck in there Alexandra...!
@Midnight Mystery My son & his GF know this "tropical resort-y US location" well; her parents have a 2nd home there; your comment is the 1st thing I said to him- when he described the awful situation to me. He sadly answered; his GF & her parents are quite aware that the local police "are in on it."
I know this tropical destination well- & immediately I knew in my heart of hearts that he was correct. It is SO HARD to notify local law enforcement, when that entity is part of the bold-faced lying & corruption. Certain social services, & law agencies you can tell-- & sadly; too many of the managers & staff receive "silence invoking" fringe benefits. Sadly, it seems we need to rely more on organizations like Love One Another mentions above: former CIA Agent Timothy Ballard's Operation Underground Railroad....
How is Colombia in parity with Canada aside from both beginning with the same consonant
I am currently using this for a report I am doing for a school project, and I just wanted to say thank you for being brave and sharing your story. I have watched this video multiple times, but not for research, but for that fact that your message made me feel something, and want to make a change.
So beutefull
awesome Jaci, how did the report went ?
I think you're getting off to this.
The hardest thing for a young girl is when no one will believe her or protect her. When the system is broken. And when she loses her self worth due to abuse.
She looses her belief in herself but not her worth. It was never her idea to get into that situation.
The right people will. If she reaches out to God within herself, she’ll find help.
You do not use your worth. Worth is about someone being an innocent person or not
No one can take that from her as long as she does not decide
Others can not take your value away as long as you do not give up your soul
She held so much pain in her voice while telling her story, I’m glad that she was able to survive and tell her story. Along with getting the help
Casandra, congratulations for being such a strong woman. I've only become really aware of trafficking over the past few years, and have a whole new value and appreciation for the women who survive it. You are amazing.
I wish this video had more views, people need to know that human slavery still exists today.
Help fight against Human Trafficking today by texting "Missing101" to 31996 now.
It’s not trafficking if she chose to do the job and got paid for it
also are native woman are entangled in this underworld!!! Many end up missing and dead!! Please dont forget them either!!?
@ I am 100% mohawk. and nice to meet u my sister. I am sooo sorry to hear that. Me and many more people think so much of your courage. and know this is a problem that still is not going away!!! Something has to be done!!!!!! We are all in this togather. Although we all had not had the same experience as you. The creator is working on this as we speak. The damb is going to break in the next year or two!!!!! Love you S.B. You are in my and many peoples prayers!
Do they take more advantage of you because you are native? Do your parents not protect you or sell you for money or you send them rent/money? What happens? I don’t know anything about this
Unfortunately human trafficking is incredibly common, many victims are hidden in plain sight.
Beyond imagining. Way worse then most people who are slightly aware realize.
In your town.
wow thanks for typing out the title for us
My neighbor is really suspicious. His gf has a daughter around 7 and the girl never raises her head or speaks when we run into each other in the front yard. This is only when she’s next to the dude. She waves and greets us on other days. It just erks me so much but I don’t know what to do. It’s not enough to do anything but it just breaks my heart to think something might be going on!
@@s.a.8548 start investigating or get the police involved. You need alot of evidence
The so called 'men' who commit these crimes need to be outed and brought to justice in a court run by the public.
People it's not just men that kidnap children women do it too.
WELL THANKS TO DEMOCRATS SOFT ON CRIME POLICIES....WEAKENING THE POLICE...AND SLAP ON WRIST LIBERAL D.A.'S IT'S ONLY GOING TO GET WORSE ! ! .....NOT TO MENTION OPEN BORDERS WERE THE CARTELS SHIP GIRLS ACROSS.... DAILY ! !
Pictures and names of convicted johns and pimps, jailtime
Our neighbours, college students, lawyers, doctors, engineers...they are them. Even the police are involved themselves these men and pimps protect each other, they'll never stop commodifying women's bodies.
No, can't do that, then we'd see your husband. Stop being a prude, give him what's his.
Casandra you are a WARRIOR!!! Thank you for being so brave and sharing your story and helping other victims.
iolanis Journey she got nailed by hundreds of men for money. If that’s your idea of a worrier you need to find some better ones
@@jodyqt are you a man or a woman?
kyungsoo's egg what difference dose my gender make to my point?
@@jodyqt curiosity. If you are a man, I wouldn't be surprised if you said this, but, if you are a woman, then I would be surprised. A woman should support with all of her another woman no matter what. That's why.
kyungsoo's egg I think my name should tell you my gender and if you have an argument against my point rather then my gender I would be interested but just trying to put my in one of two categories in your mind seems like your not a deep thinker
She is brave and extremly well spoken. I'm speachless
*speechless
@A X did I ask?
*speechless
She is an extremly well spoken fraudster.
@@Icon_of_Design what’s your point Karen?
Brave woman. Such a crying shame that instead of being able to be young, carefree and enjoying life, some people are denied their childhoods or have it stolen from them.
Yup 💯🙏👁
Not just women, boys too
You could hear the tremendous stress in her I could feel it . She made me cry.
So beutefull
This is so sickening for me to hear. I am a massage therapist and I often get calls from men who want a sensuous massage. I know it exists here in San Antonio and how they get away with it is truly sad.
Start a new trend....a site where men who call for that their number is posted or name..start a site.
What is wrong with Men?!!!!!!!!
That is so sad! Nothing is more wonderful than springing for a massage. I go to actual licensed therapists or spas where clearly (I hope at least) none of this craziness is happening.
I'm so sorry that you have to deal with that. Here you are wanting to help people heal, and weirdos take advantage of that.
@@barbieblueyestx8917 Women have tried to do this but often get shut down by law enforcement and the passage of laws like SESTA & FOSTA in the US.
This one should be told on a massive stage in TEDx
AMEN to that!🙏
It should at least get massive online views. It's difficult to relive your trauma in front of swaths of strangers.
Why she is trying to take away peoples freedom to choose what they do with there own body and there occupation what about women that like this job should they not have the freedom to sell there time for money
@@jodyqt I'm sure some women do want to. However, she's saying to HELP the women who are TRAPPED. She even specifically said she deceived herself by saying it was her choice.
@@jodyqt She's talking about persons who have been manipulated, maneuvered, as well as mentally, emotionally and physically forced into what appears to be a no way out situation.
If you choose the lifestyle for yourself as well as willing to suffer the consequence of your choice and actions, it's your choice.
She is bringing voice to those who believe they do not have one.
When she talked about her soul hurting and sleeping for three days straight, I felt that.x
Been there, done that. It’s HORRIBLE the mental pain.
@@rosyrose4620 But was it voluntary or coerced? If it was coerced, go to the police.
She is talking rubbish. There is no soul! You and me and her are no different from the chicken carcasses in the bin. Her tale is make believe.
@@JohnSmith-le5oe what💀
So beutefull
Listening to and dealing with the trafficked "victims" as a volunteer, I notice the need for all of us and parents to learn to say "No" from a very early age. The society like pleasers and encourage us, especially girls and women to be ones. We don't need to please others. We need to have good and strong self-esteem. It involves more no's than yes's.
God bless this woman with an ever growing strength and peace as she continues in the fight for those still victimized.
And just where was this god you praise when she needed him? It's all in your head.
@@slowdancer5563 it's called the long game of life ... Look at her now.
God didn’t save her when she was mentally and physically abused. Maybe because he doesn’t exist
@@laramatthews2082 she isnt successful. look at her now! she is just trying to help prevent what your dog allows if its real. you should be ashamed. look at her now! i hope this doesnt happen to your children so you can look at them when they grow up and think "look at them now". pitiful.
straight to the point , well put and fully agree .
THANK YOU FOR BEING SO STRONG AS TO TELL UR STORY AND MAKING OTHERS AWARE.
Nancy Davieau she was just a lost kid. U of course r a model human from a model background
Nancy Davieau people handle and react to things differently.
Nancy, you have no compassion for her situation because you've never experienced being used!
If you have experienced it, then there's no excuse for criticizing. Really gentle, loving kids are manipulated more easily and so it is a type of brainwashing. They are afraid to leave the only security they've ever known!
very awesome,can i know you more i like you name...
I was trafficked for four months and yes I felt at times like I had a choice to leave, but you’re right. I stayed out of fear.
I think I've identified a classmate of mine that might be a victim of human trafficking, but the signs are very subtle, nothing close to solid evidence. what can I do to help her from your experience
@@Spiceodog Make a police report
@@Spiceodog great question
@@Spiceodog Did you just talk with her?
@@iniutek9492 no since she no longer goes to my school but I talked to a mutual friend who knows her better than I do and told her what i thought and she pointed out a bunch of holes in my idea that I didn’t think of
The fact that the police officers didn't offer her any help during the police raids is shocking! 😳😳
She is all about changing the lack of effort offered to her and others.
Are you serious? Police officers are often involved as is the government
Policemen are usually the ones who are involved
They (police) simply get their.. benefits from that. Or are poorly educated. Or both.
At least, in my country it is exactly so.
Not really. They're in on it too.
" there really are More victims out there than you think there are.."
You would know.
It's so brave for Ms Diamond to go back over her experiences, in order to bring this to light. How on earth have 1000 people disliked this?!
1000 people are perverts.
Users !!!!!
That is horrific. I am so ashamed that we, as a society, allow these abusers to remain alive.
Fun faxt: Metal cutting lasers dont require permit.
Thank a liberal.
Omg
Burn all Masonic temples!
They sacrifice and exploit kids
@@chrisgeorgallis7746 Cite your sources. 4chan and Info Wars don't count.
... to Flourish.
Forgive the world Lord for their "it's not happening to me so I don't care" mentality!
She is so inspiring!!! Praying for her continued strength, healing, and peace! 🙏🏾❤️
Women, and young children of both sexes are being destroyed every day by the ignorance of people who should be finding every method possible to rescue & protect them
She's brave for talking about this business and or talking about her personal experience.
I saw when her eyes changed and she dissociated. Happens to me too.
I am truly sorry. Truly. I really hope you are in a better situation, physically and mentally
@@flaviasomarriba6555 very kind thank you
jazeelius 1 zoning out isn't the same as dissociation
@jazeelius 1 it's not the same. dissociation is part of a greater mental health issue, zoning out is just a normal thing
Dissociation is REAL
I can relate to you I was sexualy assaulted a sever one, I turned to drugs and blocked it all out and forgot about it all for 16 years and after 20 years my perpetrator was sentenced to 8 years, I have had bi polar for 20 years, I don't seem to fit in anywhere, anyway stay strong and keep on trucking x
A lot of people with these disorders have it through trauma. Your very brave.
I hope you’re doing better now
im so sorry this happened to you. i hope your perpetrator's being sentenced gave you some sense of closure and that you have found successful treatment for your disorder.
8 years does not equate to the amount of time he shouldve gotten. rapists and molesters ruin innocence. they deserve their childhood and their happiness be taken away.
Truly one of the most beautiful and truthful people I’ve ever heard speak. Thank you and hope you dance in joy for telling the truth. Blessings all ways.💫
God bless you Cassandra for founding BridgeNorth and for
having the courage to tell your story.
Trauma is the gateway to drugs - Russell Brand
john johnson pretty sure he is sober unless he recently had a relapse. He often publicly talks about it.
Smartest thing the man ever said.
Traumas the gateway to drug abuse. Boredom is the gateway to drugs 😂
john johnson, it’s not “tramaztizing” that’s a little dramatic, mmm?
He’s sober & he’s evolved from his varied life experiences. Which is what we all should do-seek to evolve. (& get over our own ego trip/judgement of other people’s stories) He’s actually is quite wise & well spoken about life.
If you desire to open up & learn.
Didn't they teach us it was weed that was the gateway? Growing up. Anyone else remember that? Now that isn't scientifically backed anymore. Totally debunked and people STILL believe it.
Back in 1985, my friend and I traveled with her dad to St. Louis. We were from a small community so it was fun to go to the downtown mall. I remember we passed a man sitting on a bench, surrounded by women. We entered a store right in front of these people. He sent one of his women in to entice me to go out of the store to speak to the man. I remember her saying that the man "will treat you really nice." I was 16 and luckily, my home life was safe and loving. I remember I continually told her no, until she left me alone.
I watched a documentary once during my training. It was called darkness to light any way the predator was doing time and they interviewed him. He said all he had to do was to see a beautiful girl and tell her to come here. If she came over to him, he knew he had her. If she refused and dismissed him, he knew, she was not worth pursuing. You are right when you mentioned having a loving home
I bet you often fantasize about what would have happened, though.
Thank you for your bravery. I thwarted a potential kidnapping at 17 by two guys in a car with no license plate. At 43, I often believe that my life would have been similar. GOD blessed you with a voice and you are blessing others with your story. Keep fighting!!
Chanel Hutchinson What happened? What did you do to avoid that happening to you?
A strange man tried to get my sister and I (very young we were) to go to his motel room on a beach vacation. I don't remember how we got away. Probably parents walked up. It's so scary to think of what might have been!
@@moocrazytn It is such a scary world we live in. Glad you and your sister were able to avoid that man's horrible intentions.
Oh my goodness ... I wish you had been my daughter and I was your mom. I would never let this happen to you.
I wonder if you would have known
And ... I will always do what I can to protect and help them as long as I am alive.
No one had to let it happen she chose it.....listen to her words closely these people are angry that whoredom didn't make them rich.
@dakota: you are hard of heart. May Jesus Christ break through for your salvation 🙏🏻 You need a renewed Spirit❣️
She’s not far into her own recovery. Still needs lots of help. Hope the best for her.
She’s not far into her own financial recovery. Still wants lots of our money. Hope she will get nothing.
@@postoronniy007 What's wrong with you?
@@saynotohookups Unfortunately, I know too much about people in general, women in particular, and american legal system that supports female fraudsters. Otherwise, nothing is wrong with me.
@@postoronniy007 She is Canadian and lives in Canada. I know that there are fraudsters but where is the proof that she is a fraudster? How can you make an assumption that she is the same as others?
@@saynotohookups How can you make an assumption that she is the same as others? - Easily.
Thank you Casandra. i know this was 3 years ago, but thank you. Sharing a story like this is very hard and you are so incredibly strong. You are helping people even by educating us.
Poor lives do not matter to these people. Money talks everything else walks.
Matters to the King of Kong’s, Jesus Christ
Poor is not always a factor.
Im from a rich neighborhood, but after taking a class on identifying victims of trafficking, just a bit too many of them were lining up with a girl in my grade, who's in one of my classes this year. what should I do? Edit, I talked to a friend of mine who knows more about her then I do, and she pointed several holes in my theory . Thanks for all the help and support though.
@@Spiceodog speak to a counselor at your school about it. Tell the counselor your thoughts and why you feel this way. If he/she does nothing, talk to your parents and go to the police.
@@tinamaddox4156 NEVER speak to a counselor at your school about it - she is a spy and traitor. NEVER tell the counselor your thoughts and why you feel this way - you will be ashamed of the consequences. If he/she does nothing, NEVER talk to your parents (they may talk to the counselor) and NEVER go to the police (it is a deadly sin).
I’m thankful for this video. It’s so powerful when someone is able to be this honest. Even her intro/explaining why she has cue cards was so relatable
Human trafficking doesn't just affect young girls. It affects young boys too..
No one ever talks about them! The me too movement was about women...... not little girls or boys!
Its about children. Period.
She's speaking about young women. She isn't saying it doesn't affect them, she's addressing women.
Also, It affects young boys should not have the word "too" on the end. If you're just using it to imply the speaker has to adapt her speech or something, that's wrong. She's telling it from a female perspective as well. Why would she address a male outlook if she's a women and focusing on women?
She never implied it didn't. She's talking about girls, who arguably get roped into it more easily.
You need to educate yourself if all you got from the video was that she didn't talk about guys.
You're right, and that should be talked about, but women and girls make up the vast majority of human trafficking victims. That's why most of these speakers are women who talk about women
@@kathyh4804 Actually it did bring down Kevin Spacey a high profile actor accused of abusing boys. But I agree with the message that boy's stories need to be brought out more.
If you're watching this in 2021, I love you and you're not alone. ❤️
Thank you! As a massage therapist, I felt this deep in my heart. Bless you for coming forward
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Is it true what they say about massage therapists?
we need to create safehouses where they can be safe and seek legal assistance to exercise their human rights as well as get treatment both medical psychological as well as get job training to start new lives
Yvonne Barocio Molina : that’s right 🙏🏼
Can't call the cops there in on it as well .
yeah you are right...
Who’s gonna pay for that?
Yep. This is a very, very solveable problem. We just need those who can solve it to do so, and those who cannot to put pressure on those who can.
Wow this lady is such a clear speaker she is the ultimate voice for all those women and girls who can't have one , I can literally feel the realness of her story , I'm from England and I was trapped working on the streets x
Bless you - how are you doing now?
She is so brave. This should *not* be allowed to happen.
No one forced her.
@@BruceD1776 she was vulnerable and exploited. Did you not listen to her story??
You are so brave Casandra. Thank you for sharing.
NO cop helped her? Buuuut we’re still supposed to believe they all serve the people right? Smh!
@ that's being on the take, those people play with different sets of rules
They see hundreds of them. They try to help. But gets burned. The cop quickly turns it off inside.
Cops are often the ones using these women/children.
Sunni Stephan
Yes many cop are part are the problem.
Just as teachers look for girl and boys to use or push into this. The Catholic Church is a massive problem. All 3 have set up long held deeply covered abuse that is far more than just under looked but encourage.
John McClain As are the wealthy elite pedophiliacs
This happens in the Johnson County Kansas area! I am a legitimate licensed massage therapist and this has been going on for at least the last 20 years here with massage establishments. The police know it's going on and they don't care!!!
The police actually help traffick women read about Toni Anderson I used to work with her
Men in Overland Park are still men - and still want what they want. That includes the cops et al
I work close to a corner where girls are made to stand all day every day. After a while you recognise the different girls and their rotation patterns. I would say hi and smile walking past, but quickly felt like I needed to do more. I started asking friends and family on how best to help but nobody knew how. The thing I was worried about was not getting them in more trouble than they already were.
One day, it was freezing cold that it hurt to spend any time outside at all. I walked past the corner and, as always, one of the girls was there. She looked miserable and I could see the despair in her eyes as she looked up at me as I said hi to her.
That same day I got the courage to call the police and explained the situation. They thanked me for the info and that was that.
It's been a year now that I've been working in that area. I have contacted police a couple times, but it's still the same 4 girls working that corner on rotation. The police never did anything to help them...
If the police won't help you, try the nearest news station or local newspaper.
Maybe it's their choice to be there.
@@BruceD1776 it's not, at least not initially. If you asked them now they might agree because they're high as a kite on God knows what and that's what's stopping them from running, but none of those girls look like they're there by choice. Their pimps are very hands-on, let's just leave it at that...
I have to praise police for having common sense and blame you for stupidity.
@@acmulhern If prostitution was legalized, the pimps could be reported to the police and the girls could set up in their own places if they wanted. Also, if the drugs were legalized, they could be obtained at a pharmacy without reliance upon a pimp.
That’s probably where our missing boys and girls go.
Yes
Yes, of course.
These days its even more deadly,missing children can end up i n adrencome predators hands ,god help us all uk
Carol Miles hello what does adrencome mean?
@@abutterfly7975 adrenochrome is a chemical produced by the oxidation of adrenaline, its an urban legend that jeffrey epstein and the likes harvested adrenochrome from children and used it to get high.
Grateful for this woman to share her stories of heartbreak and trauma and her desire to help hurting women in this horrible industry. God bless you, and thank you for sharing!
I just want to give her a hug,powerful talk.
Thank you for having the courage to share your story, to let others know what really does happen. And to help others in this situations.
About two years ago I used ti live in Panama, I was aproached by e mail to work as an asistant buyer, they told me I had to be flirty and try to sale the product as hard as I could, I agreed to an interview, they told me to *"bring my passport and to wear a skirt"* I smelled the red flag and didn't go, they kept pestering me on my whatsapp untill I told them I'd call the police and blocked me, I knew It was dangerous but many desperate and scattered brain girls don't, that's how they kidnap you.
Did you report it??? You have to! You could be saving lives.
@@Froggele I didn't have "definitive proof" and couldn't trust the police, I was an inmigrant and my nacionality is specially hated in Panama.
Betsady Then report it anonymously. I don‘t know if that‘s possible in Panama but at least look into it. You absolutely have enough! You even got an address so you REALLY should consider doing sth please!
@@Froggele not an option, I didn't have an adress and the most red flaggy things I was told by a call, The whatsapp thing they just kept asking if I already had a job, I wasn't even suposed to be looking for a job at that time, I was in hidding, contacting any autorities was dangerous.
Froggele even if you report it they don’t care until something happens to the person that reports it or even then they might not. I reported a similar problem going on in my city and the police didn’t care they laughed
Wow, someone told me that He knows 1st. Hand this Happens in Chicago suntan parlors, massage parlors, barbershops, waxing salons, the flea markets people walk around passing out cards for fake businesses that have numbers that you call for services. And i think about these poor women who cannot escape. When you are young and naive or just naive you have no idea this goes on. (Speaking of myself) sextrafficking or brothels right under your nose. Thank you Cassandra for sharing your story
Give out names, places, and dates.
Post it like a powerpoint presentation.
I agree but wouldn't that compromise any investigation and put her life endanger?
@@OBZRV82 No.
qrst2008 yes
@@qrst2008 yes it would. If Epstein could get murdered, who tf couldn't murder this woman?
There was a "massage parlor" that opened for business in a suburb comprised of middle class African Americans. The citizens petitioned and protested to close this business down to no avail. The citizens were outraged that the powers that be thought it was okay to operate in a city they lived in and took pride in. Some felt that their suburb was chosen because mostly African Americans lived there. They were outraged. The suburb had a weekly newspaper. So they started publishing a list of license plates and corresponding makes and models parked at the business in that weekly. Soon the place had no customers and closed their doors due to lack of business. Now that is a way to solve a problem. Maybe other locales should try this?
Cassandra, thank you for being so brave and sharing your story! Your story WILL help others...I am so sorry you had to go through this.
This woman's life experience story, happens probably more than most of us realize. It is most likely more common than we know.It's an important story. This can happen anywhere, to any young woman.
I mean it can't happem to any young woman, because some fall on the good side of life.
Fun fact for those people searching the comments for positivity. There's a species of frog who put their tadpoles into different leaves(which catch water), a leaf for each child. As they grow the parents feed them and care for them in each of their leaf homes. When they grow up, the parents will do it all again until they die. :)
;)
🥰 awww
Fuk you talking about
That's very cute
@@erichvonmanstein6876 An amphibian is a better parent than most humans.
Her testimony is heart-wrenching. I am so sorry for the suffering that she (and countless women and men, young and older) have had to endure. If we don't do something about the abuses that she describes, we are hypocrites.
Sorry for the random approach you seem to be an ambitious individual which gives me the idea to know if you’re open minded to look into a new way of generating an income..
She’s so beautiful and the fact shes doing gods work is even more beautiful!! You go girl!!
Nice profile pic LOL.
WTF with the profile pic?? Geez. Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.
God's work? lol
These creeps are sociopathic or covert Narcissists! They are all about power, control, and money! You were a pawn in their game!
Yes many politicians all over the world ate involved in this business
You might be the most powerful person I’ve ever listened to. You are a force. Thank you.
There are nuns who go undercover and buy traffickees freedom. It's a very noble job to do and brave too because they must be putting themselves at risk in the process.I know the Catholic Church gets a lot of bad press for obvious reasons but there are many genuinely holy priests and nuns too. And nuns especially often do a lot of good for their communities.
A lot of nuns gets trafficked so I can understand why
Look a bit more closely at the sainted Mother Theresa ... trafficker. Broke my heart.
Undercover nuns? Yeah i doubt that.
Thank You for saying this!! It so needed to be said. The noble and great are never recognized for what they do. Good News is no news.
Call me a non Catholic who honors Catholics for the good they do and believes others should too.
@@gailordroberts what !!! No way
Bravo, girl. May He grant you the peace that transcends all understanding, and success in your life and mission.
So beutefull
Amen
This video recommended after the whole Wayfair human trafficking scandal.
same
Yeah, and Epstein and all creeps involved with that.
Same
the wayfair stuff is fake
Chance Hosler why do you think so?
We had a lot of places like this in Minneapolis and it took community activists to bring them down. But sometimes I wonder if they are more hidden now?
I recently learned that in the US human trafficking has been moved to hotels (as a substitute for brothels and massage parlors). Check out O.U.R. for more information about human trafficking, especially how it happens in the US.
I have lived in Minneapolis over 20 years and was so unaware to how common trafficking is here until recently.
Most likely more than you can imagine.
You can bet they are just underground! They are big money makers for government officials and the “famous”
Yummi Yoni, I used to live there too. I now live in a different state in a large city. These "massage parlors " are right out in the open everywhere and no residents complain. Names like Asian Rose, VIP Club, .... well you get the picture.
I am amazed with the bravery it takes to get up on a stage and tell her story. I bet you will see it soon... It doesn’t get any more real....
Thank you for sharing your story.
It is horrible the kinds of things that are going on, and how little attention sometimes seems to be paid. Human trafficking is a horrible thing that we need to stop.
It's a multi billion £€$ business and the trafficked mean nothing to the traffickers because of this.
This much money can close mouths and eyes.
Horrendous