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Updated: 8:24 PM May 23, 2006
Human Trafficking: Modern Day Slavery, Part 3
It's estimated that the adult entertainment industry makes $10 billion a year, but the children and teens exploited in the business don't see the profits. Author of the autobiography "Memoirs of a Sex Industry Survivor," Anne Bissell has made it her mission to educate communities and offer support for survivors. Posted: 4:36 PM May 23, 2006Reporter: Lauren Burgoyne |
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Anne Bissell can remember her stepfather sexually abusing her when she was a young child. She ran away from home to escape the abuse but was trafficked as a prostitute.
Bissell was able to escape the clutches of the industry at age 22 and started organizations to help victims. "Sex Industry Survivors Anonymous," which holds meetings in 20 states including Wisconsin and "The Silver Braid Survivors of Sexual Exploitation Network." If you or someone you know is a victim of trafficking call the number below.
National Rescue and Restore Coalition
1-888-373-7888
To get connected to Anne Bissell, "Sex Industry Survivors Anonymous" or "The Silver Braid Survivors of Sexual Exploitation Network" visit the link below.
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