#trafficking cases

[bruciemilf]

Bruce and Oliver should be insufferable, I think

[hypewinter]

Danny gets kidnapped by meta traffickers. This ordinary wouldn't be a big deal had this particular gang hadn't taken an interest in interior decorating with a specific flower. Now he has to protect the other kids to the best of his abilities and hope that a hero comes soon before he dies of blood blossom poisoning.

[cangrellesteponme]

i don't think wonderland is ready for those alices

[cinnamonsikwate]

"why couldn't shuro have just been honest about what he felt with laios and falin it's not that hard" are you. are you White

[fijiwater33]

Anya and Damian are hanging out at her house while they swapped clothes, and are cuddled up watching tv together on the couch Anya in his soccer jersey and Damian having her skirt on. To their shock Loid and Yor got back from their mission early that night, and they see the two with each other’s clothes on.

………….

“Well at least it’s a cute thing for us to come home to.”

“Don’t worry Damian we don’t judge here. Hell I was in a dress earlier tonight too.”

“For the mission” he added quickly

[ranbling]

I think we should get an episode where Bobby, Eddie and Buck do a fire investigation and somehow they discover and bring down a human trafficking ring or something

And Athena just stands in the background and shakes her head

[suicide-core]

No but imagine how absolutely FUCKING FUNNY it'll be if mafia!dazai and chuuya had an undercover mission in a school right? And their education level isnt up to date yes? So like they're okay in practical subjects but absolutely clueless in any type of science where theory is required and both of them thought they'd be kinda okay at math since dazai is SMART smart and chuuya is somewhere there beside him at the intelligence level

But then suddenly they have mathematics more than your usual add, minus, multiply, divide and both of them are like ??????

Because why the FUCK do u need to learn some weird trigonometric table??? And proving a triangle is a triangle???? And ratios ???

Both of them are the last students in class but they're like mehh because they dont give a shit like that but their math teacher is absolutely LOSING IT because 2 boys who should have ample knowledge about these topics at this class dont have a SINGLE clue and he wants to fix this since SOMEONE has to and its unideal for them to lag behind like that

Chuuya and dazai absolutely fuck up the guy's schedules for everything because hey they might as well have some entertainment while they're at it right? And the teacher does the most awsome tricks whenever he's mad (counting to ten and holding in his anger while chuuya is reciting his MULTIPLICATION TABLES WRONG) (staring at dazai with a look of absolute HORROR when dazai just recites suicide drugs from the top of his head after not being able to understand angles)

Bonus: at the end of the mission both of them kind of disappear and the teacher gets super fucking concerned because their contacts, guardians, everything is just missing and he thinks oh god maybe the taller kid killed himself or maybe the shorter one got himself wind up somewhere he shouldnt be because he talks too much

And to figure where the students are because NO ONE is doing anything, he ends up at the ADA

[blairdiggory]

Heyyyyyy, my parents are super passionate about an organization called the Alabaster Jar Project that helps victims of human trafficking integrate back into society. They're centered in San Diego, which is a hot spot for trafficking, so they all do as much as they can, but they're always looking for funding opportunities.

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Thanks for helping us!! :)

[lokh]

Holy shit uh. Given there's stuff about halffoots disappearing when they work with elves and she has a thing for them...not a fan of the implications

ah......... i didnt think of that (half foots specifically being known to be spirited away by elves when looking too deep into magic according to chilchuck iirc). yikes.......

when lycion says that she dumps half foot girlfriends after they turn 30, otta denies it by saying 'that's just what ended up happening due to various circumstances beyond our control!' (wording from everydayheroes scans). could human trafficking be related to this? it might be reading too much into it to think her crimes could be related but we have literally nothing else to go off of

edit: ok nevermind actually lmao went back to the profile page of the same chapter in the adventurer's bible. says 'she was a merchant before joining the canaries, and she sold a great variety of things, ranging from ancient magical artifacts to monsters and people'. so she was straight up just selling people and the half foot thing could be totally unrelated

[therosebanshee]

This is a controversial opinion, but while I genuinely like Husk and think he is an intriguing character, I don't feel sorry for him. Not in the loser baby song, or in the scene where he was chained. He was not only an overlord who should have known better than gamble his soul he was also just an effed up overlord. I don't know how actually working for him was he seemed a bit demented in the flashback, but I imagine he'd be better than Valentino. However bringing in Valentino, Husk was gambling his souls. Could you imagine the sheer horror of going to sleep one night and when you wake up suddenly you belong to a demon like Val. It's so messed up that that's even possible since they are contracts. Also, in the whole chain scene. What did he think was going to happen. It started with decent intentions, but his pride got hurt, and he put his foot in his mouth. You don't bad mouth the owner of your soul. That is just self-preservation rule number one. But that feeling of hopelessness was probably a fraction of all the souls that he gambled away. So yeah, I also feel he needs to feel this, being on the other side of the chain because he needs to feel remorse for his own misdeeds, and it's all part of his own redemption process. So yes, I don't sympathize with him, but I do like him and am excited to see how his character develops and grows.

[coochiequeens]

She had a child trough surrogacy at 68. The average life span for Spainish women is 83. Meaning she could be dead before the kid is 18. And even if she does live to see her second kid reach adult hood. She's going to be handling an elementary school age kid in her 70s, and 86 when she's 18 and old enough to try for her drivers license.

Spanish Actress Ana Obregón Faces Backlash for Surrogacy Decision

May 25, 2024 F. Salau

Renowned Spanish actress Ana Obregón has ignited a firestorm of criticism after revealing that she welcomed a daughter through surrogacy in the United States at the age of 68.

The revelation has sparked debate and raised questions about the legality and morality of surrogacy in Spain.

A Respected Actress

Ana Obregón is widely known for her roles in various Spanish comedies, earning her a place in the hearts of audiences across the country.

However, her decision to pursue surrogacy has drawn both admiration and condemnation from the public and political figures alike.

A Tragic Loss

Obregón’s decision to pursue surrogacy comes in the wake of a devastating personal tragedy.

In 2020, she tragically lost her only son to cancer at the young age of 27. Since then, she has been candid about her grief and her determination to find hope and joy amidst the pain.

Surrogacy in Spain

Spain has strict laws regarding surrogacy, prohibiting all forms of the practice within its borders.

However, parents who undergo surrogacy abroad can legally adopt the child upon their return to the country. This legal loophole has sparked debate and controversy in recent years.

The Ethics of Surrogacy

Surrogacy, the practice of a woman carrying and giving birth to a child for another person or couple, is a complex and controversial issue.

While it can bring joy and fulfillment to those unable to conceive naturally, it also raises ethical questions about exploitation, commodification of women’s bodies, and the rights of the child.

Ana Obregón’s Revelation

Ana Obregón’s decision to share her surrogacy journey publicly has ignited a fierce debate in Spain.

Her appearance on the cover of Hola! magazine, cradling her newborn daughter outside a Florida hospital, has drawn both praise and condemnation from various quarters.

A Divisive Response

Obregón’s Instagram post, in which she expressed gratitude for the “loving light” that entered her life, has divided opinion on social media.

While some have praised her courage and resilience, others have criticized her decision as morally questionable and socially irresponsible.

Political Reactions

Politicians in Spain have also weighed in on the controversy, with members of the left-wing administration condemning Obregón’s actions.

Minister of Education Pilar Alegra likened her departure from the hospital to a descent into hell, while Minister of Equality Irene Montero characterized surrogacy as a form of aggression against women.

Legal and Moral Implications

The debate surrounding surrogacy in Spain touches upon complex legal, moral, and ethical issues.

While some advocate for stricter regulations and outright bans, others argue for a more nuanced approach that balances the rights of intended parents, surrogate mothers, and children born through surrogacy.

Conclusion: A Call for Dialogue

As the debate over surrogacy continues to unfold in Spain, it is clear that there are no easy answers to the complex questions it raises.

What is needed is a thoughtful and respectful dialogue that takes into account the perspectives of all stakeholders involved.

Only through open and honest discussion can Spain hope to navigate the challenges posed by surrogacy in the modern world.

[koalas-koalas-everywhere]

Ok, Pike's speed to pick up on how awkward it would be to watch Casablanca, suggesting he is aware of the conflict between him and Jane, actually kinda turns my whole conception of him on its head.

[reasoningdaily]

Mike Jeffries, who led Abercrombie & Fitch Co. for more than 20 years, is under arrest as part of a federal investigation into a sex trafficking and interstate prostitution case. His arrest comes one year after bombshell allegations emerged in which eight men accused Jeffries and his inner circle of sexually exploiting them at lavish parties around the world.

The case is being handled by the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, which will hold a news conference at noon ET along with the FBI and the New York Police Department's Special Victims Unit.

Jeffries, who abruptly resigned from Abercrombie 10 years ago, was placed under arrest in West Palm Beach, Fla., where he’ll make an initial court appearance on Tuesday. He will later be brought to New York for an arraignment.

Also under arrest in the case: Matthew Smith, Jeffries’ longtime partner, who allegedly attended the parties with Jeffries; and James Jacobson, who allegedly recruited victims and acted as a middleman in arranging sex events.

Several of the men who made allegations against Jeffries were male models, as NPR reported last October. They described a dynamic in which money and the potential to gain a legitimate job were used as leverage to get them to perform sex acts at events and at Jeffries' then-home in the Hamptons.

"This experience, I think it broke me," one man told the BBC, which first reported the allegations. "I think that this stole any ounce of innocence that I had left. It mentally messed me up. But with the language I now have today, I can sit here and tell you that I was taken advantage of."

During his long tenure at A&F, Jeffries took the clothing brand to new heights. But he was also at the center of several controversies. In 2003, Black, Latino and Asian American employees filed a class action lawsuit accusing the company of sidelining them (it was later settled). Accusations also arose that the A&F magazine catalog had become a corporatized example of soft-core porn. Jeffries' sudden departure in 2014 came after a prolong sales slump for Abercrombie, as well as a string of splashy moves that didn't pan out for the company.

[thewhumpcaretaker]

About the living weapon thing…what would you think of a living weapon who, instead of being a super badass killer or supernatural horror, was just an incredibly beautiful person who had been trained and conditioned to be an irresistible charmer, all-gender seducer, and all-purpose sex deity? They can seduce virtually anyone into falling not just in lust, but in love with them…sometimes for the purpose of killing them when their guard is down, sometimes just manipulating them. They start out under another person or entity or organization’s control, but then attempt to break free, and use these completely non-supernatural but still very dark powers for their own purposes and goals. Maybe they fear the loss of their looks to aging or injury more than death itself, because it's the basis of their power. Maybe they long for real love, but have grown so accustomed to seduction and manipulation, they don’t know quite how to go about it. Interesting? Or too problematic with all the potential consent issues?

Very interesting! It doesn’t have to be problematic, it depends entirely on how things are presented and what’s shown and in what light. I know I never shut up about Astarion but like…this is Astarion, beat for beat. This is his story, of recovering after being used for his body and his charm. Discovering that he wants real love and that he can have a more positive relationship to his sexuality. And just like with forced-to-kill content, it becomes even more complicated as a recovery arc because of the guilt associated with things that the living weapon had no control over, yet technically did do. I don’t know if I would write it personally because of my own triggers, but I have definitely seen it done well.

[toprayarc]

AN EDUCATIONAL POST / REFERENCE ON TRAFFICKING. CONTENT WARNINGS ARE AS FOLLOWS: MENTIONS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING, SEX TRAFFICKING, LABOR TRAFFICKING, MANIPULATION, COERCION, AND ABUSE. DESCRIPTIONS AND ANY VIVID IMAGERY ARE INTENTIONALLY ABSENT, AS TO BE AS WIDELY ACCESSIBLE AS POSSIBLE. REBLOGS WELCOME. FROM, YOUR LOCAL SURVIVOR.

WHAT IS HUMAN TRAFFICKING? human trafficking involves the use of manipulation, coercion, violence, false pretenses, or some sort of pressure on the victim to obtain a form of labor or act. it does not need to involve moving an individual to one place to another to qualify as such, but it can! it's very situational dependent. most human trafficking victims do not have the educational knowledge to identify themselves as such, and are primarily those who have been in vulnerable circumstances that were horribly taken advantage of.

¹ MYTHS AND MISCONCEPTIONS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING (A NON-EXHAUSTIVE LIST) — human trafficking only exists in other countries, human trafficking is specifically the act of physically moving an individual from one place to another, human trafficking is only sex trafficking, human smuggling and human trafficking are the same, human trafficking victims / survivors are / were physically trapped, it's always a violent crime.

WHAT KINDS OF TRAFFICKING ARE THERE?

LABOR TRAFFICKING: this can be involuntary servitude, debt bondage, slavery, or even active captivity. those who are being labor trafficked can be those who are getting paid, or not. most prominently, debt bondage and child labor is what we've heard of as far as labor trafficking goes.

SEX TRAFFICKING: this is any commercial sex act that is involuntary, whether it be through manipulation or coercion, or more violent aspects. a commercial sex act is defined as anything from porn, all the way to sex acts being done in exchange for clothing / housing / drugs / et cetera.

DOMESTIC SERVITUDE: this can be any individual who is forced, manipulated, or coerced into working in a home, sometimes in inescapable circumstances, and sometimes not. maids, nannies, or domestic helpers that are trapped (emotionally, or physically) are included in this.

² TRAFFICKERS COME IN PLENTY OF DIFFERENT FORMS, SIMILAR TO ABUSERS. VICTIMS CAN BE IN RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEIR TRAFFICKER, CAN BE RELATED TO THEIR TRAFFICKER, OR EVEN SIMPLY FRIENDS WITH THEM. human trafficking does not discriminate. any act that is coerced, manipulated, or forced in the previously labeled circumstances is considered trafficking.

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HUMAN SMUGGLING AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING? human trafficking is the exploitation of someone, without their consent, in an act of obtaining a service or some form of currency. human smuggling, conversely, is the movement across borders for a fee. while there is sometimes overlap between human trafficking victims being moved from one place to another, this is not necessary to obtain the label of trafficking.

³ TRAFFICKING AND WORK IS NOT THE SAME. when someone is able, willing, and knowingly taking part in a transaction, manufacturing, or labor, it does not infringe on their human rights — and therefore is considered work. in vast contrast, when a person is unwilling, unaware, or pressured or forced into taking part in a transaction or form of labor, it is considered trafficking.

CONSENT IS OUR BIGGEST DIFFERENTIATOR. to understand what trafficking is as a whole, we must begin to question and understand how willing someone is in their participation. no matter if they believe if they're willing or otherwise, if they are being manipulated, coerced, or given false pretenses in order to obtain this act, it is trafficking. if they are violently or nonviolently forced to obtain or produce some sort of act, it is trafficking. if they are physically forced, or mentally forced to commit or produce an act, it is trafficking. consent, and knowledgeable + enthusiastic consent, at that, is what draws the line.

⁴ ON THE TOPIC OF RESOURCES, resources and education for trafficking is painfully abysmal. however, with that said, if you or someone you know is in a trafficking circumstance or needs help, please reach out to the resources you can find and obtain. the national trafficking hotline can be found at 1-888-373-7888. here is another list of compiled resources, if you need assistance.

SOURCES: https://www.dhs.gov/medialibrary/assets/graphic/52891 + https://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign/what-human-trafficking + https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/human-trafficking/myths-facts + https://www.acf.hhs.gov/archive/otip/fact-sheet/fact-sheet-labor-trafficking-english + https://sharedhope.org/the-problem/what-is-sex-trafficking/ + https://stopthetraffik.org/sex-trafficking-vs-sex-work-understanding-difference/ + https://enactafrica.org/research/explainers/human-smuggling-and-human-trafficking-what-is-the-difference-and-why-does-it-matter + https://www.justice.gov/usao-md/page/file/1573266/dl?inline

[justanisabelakinnie]

Lacey’s Diner is clearly a metaphor for prostitution/sex trafficking and how victims of sex trafficking are often abused and exploited by customers and the industries they work for alike to the point where many of them get addicted to drugs and take their own lives in this essay I will