Landmark FBI sting frees children from sexual slavery

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Published: Wednesday, 31 July 2013 03:53

Written by Andi B.

July 29, 2013. Operation Cross Country VII.

47 FBI divisions. 72 hours. 76 US cities. Over 3,900 local, state and federal law enforcement officers.

152 sex traffickers arrested. 106 children, ages 9 to 17, freed from sexual slavery.

And it’s only the beginning.  Please read the FBI Press Release for the full story.

Ohio’s sex trade…Did you know?

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Published: Tuesday, 23 October 2012 18:12

Written by Andi Buerger

On August 8, 2012, the office of the Ohio State Attorney General issued a report on sex trafficking in that state. The report, from the Ohio Human Trafficking Commission, reveals that most young teen victims who were lured into trafficking were likely to homeless teens who had run away from home to escape child abuse and neglect, exposure to the sex trade business at home … even rape. Over 67% of these young victims were sold before age 15; 12% were sold before age 12. That report was covered in an article by Jessica Shor, staff writer for the Toledo Blade, on August 9.

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New Book Released Today Benefits Beulah's Place

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Published: Friday, 15 February 2013 23:36

Written by Staff Writer

Greetings, Friends and Supporters!

A new book has been released from Morgan James Publishing in New York which benefits our organization.

The author is generously donating a HUGE (too high to print!) portion of all her online book proceeds to Beulah's Place! Morgan James Publishing has also contributed greatly to Beulah's Place as well.

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The American Economy and America’s Homeless Children

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Published: Tuesday, 23 October 2012 18:09

Written by Andi Buerger

Downward spiraling of the American economy is not solely responsible for the rise in teen homelessness in the U.S.; but is has had its effect. When families no longer have safe shelter to live in, when they have been forced to give up what they know as home due to the foreclosure debacle, when families cannot qualify to rent even the smallest apartment or motel room for safe shelter, children will take to the streets looking for alternatives or a way to get their basic needs met.

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Oregon Kids Declare Independence from Human Traffickers

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Published: Tuesday, 23 October 2012 18:20

Written by Andi Buerger

Ed and Andi Buerger, founders of Beulah’s Place inRedmond,Oregon, are using Independence Day to celebrate their vision of a place where homeless youth can gain freedom from the vicious act of human trafficking.

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