The Slave Across the Street: The True Story of How an American Teen Survived the World of Human Trafficking

While more and more people each day become aware of the dangerous world of human trafficking, many people in the U.S. believe this is something that happens to foreign women men and children not something that happens to their own children and neighbors.

They couldn't be more wrong.

In this powerful true story. Theresa Flores shares how her life as an All American, 15-years-old teenager was enslaved into the dangerous world of sex trafficking-all while living at home with unsuspecting parents in an upper-middle class suburb of Detroit. Her story peels the cover off of this horrific criminal activity and gives dedicated activists as well as casual bystanders a glimpse into the underbelly of human trafficking

Even more importantly, Theres's story and expertise as a counselor and licensed social worker help identify red flags that could prevent her plight from becoming the fate of an unsuspecting teenager. She discusses how she healed the wounds of sexual servitude and offers advice to parents and professionals through prevention tips, education and significant information on human trafficking in modern day America.

With insights and perspectives from a doctor, a friend and her own brother, Theres's memoir provides a well-rounded portrait of the dark world of human trafficking and serves as a reminder of the most important clement to overcoming slavery: hope.

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The Slave Across the Street: The True Story of How an American Teen Survived the World of Human Trafficking

While more and more people each day become aware of the dangerous world of human trafficking, many people in the U.S. believe this is something that happens to foreign women men and children not something that happens to their own children and neighbors.

They couldn't be more wrong.

In this powerful true story. Theresa Flores shares how her life as an All American, 15-years-old teenager was enslaved into the dangerous world of sex trafficking-all while living at home with unsuspecting parents in an upper-middle class suburb of Detroit. Her story peels the cover off of this horrific criminal activity and gives dedicated activists as well as casual bystanders a glimpse into the underbelly of human trafficking

Even more importantly, Theres's story and expertise as a counselor and licensed social worker help identify red flags that could prevent her plight from becoming the fate of an unsuspecting teenager. She discusses how she healed the wounds of sexual servitude and offers advice to parents and professionals through prevention tips, education and significant information on human trafficking in modern day America.

With insights and perspectives from a doctor, a friend and her own brother, Theres's memoir provides a well-rounded portrait of the dark world of human trafficking and serves as a reminder of the most important clement to overcoming slavery: hope.

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The Slave Across the Street: The True Story of How an American Teen Survived the World of Human Trafficking

The Slave Across the Street: The True Story of How an American Teen Survived the World of Human Trafficking

by Theresa Flores
The Slave Across the Street: The True Story of How an American Teen Survived the World of Human Trafficking

The Slave Across the Street: The True Story of How an American Teen Survived the World of Human Trafficking

by Theresa Flores

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Overview

While more and more people each day become aware of the dangerous world of human trafficking, many people in the U.S. believe this is something that happens to foreign women men and children not something that happens to their own children and neighbors.

They couldn't be more wrong.

In this powerful true story. Theresa Flores shares how her life as an All American, 15-years-old teenager was enslaved into the dangerous world of sex trafficking-all while living at home with unsuspecting parents in an upper-middle class suburb of Detroit. Her story peels the cover off of this horrific criminal activity and gives dedicated activists as well as casual bystanders a glimpse into the underbelly of human trafficking

Even more importantly, Theres's story and expertise as a counselor and licensed social worker help identify red flags that could prevent her plight from becoming the fate of an unsuspecting teenager. She discusses how she healed the wounds of sexual servitude and offers advice to parents and professionals through prevention tips, education and significant information on human trafficking in modern day America.

With insights and perspectives from a doctor, a friend and her own brother, Theres's memoir provides a well-rounded portrait of the dark world of human trafficking and serves as a reminder of the most important clement to overcoming slavery: hope.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780982328682
Publisher: Ampelon Publishing, LLC
Publication date: 01/28/2010
Pages: 160
Product dimensions: 5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.70(d)

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements 11

A Note to Reader 13

Preface 17

Introduction 21

Chapter 1 They Don't Know My Name 23

Chapter 2 The Beginning 25

Chapter 3 The Move 27

Chapter 4 Adjusting 31

Chapter 5 Different Kinds of Kids 35

Chapter 6 A New Culture 37

Chapter 7 Spring Semester 39

Chapter 8 The Phone Call 41

Chapter 9 Changed Forever 45

Chapter 10 Manipulation 51

Chapter 11 Cultural Rules 55

Chapter 12 Terms of Indebtedness 57

Chapter 13 Horror Returns 61

Chapter 14 Calm Before the Storm 65

Chapter 15 Submitting 71

Chapter l6 Proposal 75

Chapter 17 Watchful Eyes 81

Chapter 18 Remembering My Place 83

Chapter 19 Kidnapped 85

Chapter 20 Not a Game 95

Chapter 21 Home Life 97

Chapter 22 Paying My Final Dues 99

Chapter 23 Farewell Dinner 103

Chapter 24 Freedom, But at the Price of Another 105

Chapter 25 Betrayal 109

Chapter 26 Escape 113

Chapter 27 New Address 115

Chapter 28 Getting Out 117

Chapter 29 Marks, Lies, and Unawareness 119

Chapter 30 Allen's Story 123

Chapter 31 When Running is No Longer an Option 131

Chapter 32 Surviving 135

Chapter 33 Answers 141

Chapter 34 The Facts About Human Trafficking 149

Chapter 35 Spirituality Saved My Life and Soul 155

Chapter 36 My Spirituality Paved the Way 157

Chapter 37 Seeking Help 159

Chapter 38 Parent and Professional Section: What Can You Do? 161

Chapter 39 Slavery in Any Era 167

Chapter 40 How Could This Be? 171

"My Definition: A Poem" 173

"The Face of a Trafficking Victim" 175

Epilogue 179

References 181

Notes 183

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