By Claudia Opper | Kenan Scholar
3 Generations has been committed to ending sex trafficking in the United States since 2013. Unfortunately, this issue stretches beyond the United States’ borders. It is estimated that there are 4.5 million victims of sex trafficking worldwide. That being said, we are always pleased to hear about the global reach of our films. Law student Gabriella Silva Pereira is preparing to present her research on the intersection of constitutional principles and prostitution in Brazil. She is using scenes from our feature documentary Tricked to make her case.
The annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report labels Brazil as a source, transit, and destination country for international human trafficking. The sex trafficking epidemic persists largely due to a corrupt judicial system and a lack of federal resources. Historically, 80% of sex traffic convictions remain unenforced because of recurring appeals. In terms of support for survivors of trafficking, the federal government does not fund long-term shelters nor provide specialized services for male, transgender, or child victims.
As with most areas of the world, there is still plenty of reform needed to end sex trafficking in Brazil. We thank Gabriella Silva Pereira for her work. We are hopeful that Tricked can raise awareness of pervasive abuse and inspire worldwide policy change.
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