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The Twin Cities is the 13th most heavily trafficked metropolitan area in the US...

When I have had the opportunity to talk about human trafficking to people here in Minnesota, they have been shocked.  So if you didnt know that human trafficking was such a big issue here in the twin cities, its ok, you are not alone.  BUT, now you know, which means....now you have no excuses! :) Its common to think that slavery/human trafficking only happens over seas or with women and girls that have been brought here from somewhere far away.  While that is true, there is more to that story.  Women and girls are being kidnapped and coerced into sex trade right here in Minnesota.  The reality of it all is heartbreaking.  This is affecting your community here in the city, suburbs and surrounding towns.  It is not just the poverty stricken neighborhoods...it is infesting our state from the poor to the rich, from the city to the suburbs.  I hope that knowing that reality, not only makes you sad, but fires you up to do something about it yourself.

Watch this story on Duluth, Minnesota.

http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2011/05/05/sex-trafficking-on-the-north-shore/

Yes, what i have written about, is about Minnesota.  But for all of you reading this that dont live here....it happens all over the US.  I encourage you to research your own state. Make yourself aware of the effects that it has in your own city.  Because its there, and it is very real.

Not For Sale is an organization that has taken action all over the country to stop human trafficking and bring awareness to the issue.  This is their facebook page for people here in Minnesota.  Check it out!

https://www.facebook.com/NotForSaleMinnesota