Discussion: Sex Trafficking

Sex trafficking has been a hot topic in the U.S. for the past few years. It has been reported that approximately 4.8 million people (mainly women and children) were taken against there will throughout the world for the purpose of sexual slavery. Read the Viewpoint on page 4 and write a paragraph answering these questions.

1. How can communities make victims safer and help them to escape their slavery?
2. What special health services will victims need to help them recover from the psychological and physical trauma?
3. What are some better ways to help combat this unlawful act?
4. What are ways parents can protect their children from becoming victims?

Respond to 2 of your peers as well. 

GRADING:  (Total 10 points)  YOUR initial response to the DISCUSSION question should be done 3 days before the deadline, this will allow others to respond and comment to your discussion.  Waiting until the last day could result in loss of points. 

5 points  - For your initial posting answering the discussion topic.   THIS TOPIC is the chapter reading! Should be a solid write up (10-12 min sentences). 150-200 words.  

You need a college level write up to the question, use the book if needed, you should be familiar with the chapter.  DON"T type i for I, this is a college course not a text.   Don't wait until the last day, get your discussion on the topic in 3 days prior to deadline.

5 points - Respond to 2 other students in the discussion.  You need a solid response, using material from the book or experience, responses should be 4-7 sentences ( a complete paragraph ).  Again don't type i for I. 

NOTE: The discussion question refers to chapter material. Read the chapter before you participate in the discussion. You must give a thoughtful and educated response(that shows you understand the chapter material) to get credit.  Students LOSE points because they write too little!!!