And how will legislation change this? The act that would change the game is to have manditory life sentences for those convicted of sex crimes against children. No exceptions. No parole. Also, reform the horrifying prison system. But finally put children first.
Child sex trafficking is a scourge that is plaguing our country. We have legislation in the Senate to protect sex trafficking victims—it’s a no-brainer for Congress to act on it. #StopSexTrafficking #SESTA
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And stop letting them plea to lesser charges "to save the child from the trauma of testifying" and more progress in letting children testify using technology (taped, online) so they don't have to be near their abusers
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How bout we get that woman out of prison who killed her 'john' when she was sold to him for a night as a girl?
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The fact that sex trafficking occurs in the US at all is reason enough to make more laws. In many states children that are sold as sex slaves are also charged as prostitutes. RUSSIA, CHINA are amongst the worst offenders. It's also well known that wealthy US Americans travel
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To other countries to take advantage of sex slaves. This is a problem, victims need protection and often rehab. I don't think the "well how bad is ours compared to there's" is a great argument.
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Funding CHIP is also a no-brainer and look how well that’s going. Dianne, you’re our “shero” and you know the GOP doesn’t demonstrate any humanity. Thank you for continuing to stick up for what’s right.
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Which means Repubs will be against
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You mean like Kate’s law that you opposed?
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