I have just watched a show on A&E called '8 Minutes' - the premiss that a preacher with a few provider who left the biz invest girl up (looks like CL ads) and offers they support and a way out of the biz.   They are all about helping the girls because they say 'human trafficking' is at a huge level these days.  

So, here is my question - how prevalent is this (trafficking)?  I am not longer active in 'the hobby', but when I was, I used TER and TBD to find friends, here in Orlando as well as when I was out of town (which was often) - I have never seen any marks of bruises on any one I have seen.   There was one or two that showed up with a buzz on, but other than that (and from what I could tell with repeated visits to a few), they were doing it because they liked the lifestyle and the $ it afforded them.  

I would like to hear from both sides on how they view a show like this and what type of message does it send to the general public

great article laying out how money and trafficking numbers are inextricably linked

mostly for street gals..though The under age ladies..my heart goes out too!
it must be a "choice"..
there will always be programs as such..but irt was interesting TV
Rhanks for the link Sara!
hugs..
Keri

I don't love the show. I feel like it is sensationalist and based on shame. It does;t really address the issue of providers who might be 'forced" into the biz.