I came across this article by the Western Catholic Reporter.
Its basically how they fear that because of the influx of people for the Olympics there will be a huge lure for women to work in brothels and massage parlors.
Its a pretty neat article. Makes one kind of wonder if there was a boom in sex trafficking in the US when the Olympics were here...and in China etc
You can read the article here.
Speaking of sex trafficking, I will tell of my little experience. I posted a sort of ad on Craigslist in the job wanted section. I got several bogus replies. I did get one that gave me some information so I continued to communicate with them. I blatantly told the person I would not strip, web cam or anything creepy like that. They said no, I would be a masseuse and they would train. Im thinking, kinda iffy but what they hey, I'll give it a shot. I gave my phone number, missed the first call and called the person back.
Turned out to be a nude massage parlor (which I am sure is ILLEGAL) where the masseuse and client is naked. All male clients of course. Not only was I disgusted I am thinking of reporting this to the police because I am pretty sure what they are doing is illegal and they are preying on other women who may be hard pressed for cash.
I asked do you do the whole happy ending thing? He said, our clients leave happy....asked if I would mind taking showers witht the clients. Wow...but I think I got enough information to turn it into the hand of the police??
But I just think its disgusting how people prey on women especially because of this economy.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
More about Access Akron
Access Inc, Akron is made up of both employees and volunteers. The woman whom I contacted is employed with Access Inc and her job is to recruit volunteers. Their staff is made up of an executive director, operations manager, volunteer coordinator, book keeper, case manager, child advocate, care clinic liaison and two team leaders. There is also a board of trustees and board members. And lets not forget the volunteers. Volunteers do anything from watching the children while the women are out either at food banks or getting clothing from one of the other organizations around. They can also assist with cooking classes, front desk help and basically anywhere the staff needs help.
I would say the staff does more of the hands on day to day work concerning the organization. The time I have been there I haven't heard much about the board of trustees. My guess would be that the board of trustees oversees more of the broad interactions between Access Inc and other organizations like United Way and other affiliations.
I did notice that everyone on staff and the board are women.
Access Inc is an organization set out to assist homeless women and their children in the Akron area. They then give these women and their children a place to stay while helping to rebuild self-esteem and self-sufficiency. They offer a 24 hour emergency shelter, food, supportive services, parenting and children's programs as well.
This shelter is not only open to women who have been abused but also to any women who is unemployed, in between moving or just going through a tough time and needs a place to stay short term while she gets back on her feet.
I think their goals are similar to a lot of organizations out there. They aim to help women and assist them to better their lives be it helping them fill out forms for goverment aid or showing them how to dress for and get a job.
They main target of Access is women 18 and up who are homeless with on where to go, 'reality oriented, drug free, not physically battered'.
I think this is a very great organization. It is also very secure and has a all female staff. Volunteers can be males though. That is something I do understand but will try to find out more about later. The building is marked but does not give a hint as to what is in it. I actually drove past it several times the first day I volunteered. Before you are allowed into the building, you must be buzzed in and they can view the person at the door also. Men, unless you are the mail man or with one of the organizations that supply food, are not allowed into the building.
I think they do pretty good job protecting the women inside. I'll be officially starting training shortly but have worked, so far, in the day care which...lets just say I'd rather be place else where :)
I will continue to update this as I work more with the organization.
I would say the staff does more of the hands on day to day work concerning the organization. The time I have been there I haven't heard much about the board of trustees. My guess would be that the board of trustees oversees more of the broad interactions between Access Inc and other organizations like United Way and other affiliations.
I did notice that everyone on staff and the board are women.
Access Inc is an organization set out to assist homeless women and their children in the Akron area. They then give these women and their children a place to stay while helping to rebuild self-esteem and self-sufficiency. They offer a 24 hour emergency shelter, food, supportive services, parenting and children's programs as well.
This shelter is not only open to women who have been abused but also to any women who is unemployed, in between moving or just going through a tough time and needs a place to stay short term while she gets back on her feet.
I think their goals are similar to a lot of organizations out there. They aim to help women and assist them to better their lives be it helping them fill out forms for goverment aid or showing them how to dress for and get a job.
They main target of Access is women 18 and up who are homeless with on where to go, 'reality oriented, drug free, not physically battered'.
I think this is a very great organization. It is also very secure and has a all female staff. Volunteers can be males though. That is something I do understand but will try to find out more about later. The building is marked but does not give a hint as to what is in it. I actually drove past it several times the first day I volunteered. Before you are allowed into the building, you must be buzzed in and they can view the person at the door also. Men, unless you are the mail man or with one of the organizations that supply food, are not allowed into the building.
I think they do pretty good job protecting the women inside. I'll be officially starting training shortly but have worked, so far, in the day care which...lets just say I'd rather be place else where :)
I will continue to update this as I work more with the organization.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
New information from IJM: Internation Justice Mission
There have been some news in the IJM website.
"IJM Aftercare Staff Celebrate Education With Former Victims Of
Slavery "
This article was about how the Aftercare staff threw a little celebration for a former slave town named CHENNAI, INDIA. The principle pointed out to the people of IJM that the drop out rate of the children was high. This is when the people of IJM decided to organize a communited program based on education.
IJM has a division of people who aid those who have been freed from their slavery, be it sex or work, called the Aftercare staff. Their primary job is to help those freed from slave to get back on their feet by way
s of either helping them get jobs, open bank accounts, and just be re-socialized.The director of Aftercare is named Pranitha Timothy. You can read more about her and listen to an interview via the above link.
All images are property of International Justice Mission
Some neat-o links and pages
I was browsing and found some pretty neat sites.
Feel free to check them out :)
PBS and frontline did a store where they followed five women in Russia and their journey in the sex slave industry. One was actually of a man who was trying to find his wife who was sold into the sex trade.
There is a video clip that I couldn't watch but feel free to check it out and if you do please post what it was about and what you thought about it.
Frontline:PBS-Sex Slaves
Feel free to check them out :)
PBS and frontline did a store where they followed five women in Russia and their journey in the sex slave industry. One was actually of a man who was trying to find his wife who was sold into the sex trade.
There is a video clip that I couldn't watch but feel free to check it out and if you do please post what it was about and what you thought about it.
Frontline:PBS-Sex Slaves
Acess Akron-Local Organization
I actually started volunteering for this organization. Right now I am pretty much just babysitting. I saw an ad on craigslist wanting volunteers for a battered woman's shelter, it was right up my alley.
" ACCESS is dedicated to addressing the plight of homeless women and children in our community. The agency encourages the development of self-esteem and the attainment of self-sufficiency through its commitment of providing a holistic, safe and supportive environment, and through its programs of housing, advocacy and empowerment."
You can go here for their website.
" ACCESS is dedicated to addressing the plight of homeless women and children in our community. The agency encourages the development of self-esteem and the attainment of self-sufficiency through its commitment of providing a holistic, safe and supportive environment, and through its programs of housing, advocacy and empowerment."
You can go here for their website.
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