Unity Against-DMST

For me joining this group is something new. Our project is something good for our community.
It is not just an ordinary project with meaningless goal. Our goal is to help raise awareness of the victims of Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking (DMST) in SeaTac. We also need your support to help us to spread our message. The average entry age of DMST victims is thirteen. When I was thirteen, I was a growing up with the loves from my big family and friends at school. It is a pity for these victims to not have a normal life as we were. Let’s help them out!

We are holding a supply drive in North Seattle Community College campus for these young girls who have been forced into sex trafficking and want to get out of slavery. Those who wish to contribute in our efforts can help us collect:

·         Women’s socks (New)

·         New or lightly used sweat pants

·         Sweat shirts

·         Blankets

·         T-shirts

·         DVDs

You can bring donations to the North Seattle Community College Women’s Center, located right behind the front desk in Student Success Services, in the College Center building.                                           

Donations will be collected until May 31^st.

Every little bit counts and we really appreciate your help.

Let's talk about sex victims!

Before I took Communication 230, I had no idea that I was going to be involved in a project against sex trafficking in Seattle; I didn’t even recognize it as a major world-wide issue. 

While we were at the phase of forming a group for our final project, the idea came up from two girls, Monica Vega and Molly Stephens. We were going to raise awareness to the domestic minor sex trafficking in SeaTac, and help find supplies for the victims who are in shelters. To be honest, I was a little hesitant about becoming a member for this group project; because the name “Sex Trafficking” sounded somewhat unpleasant. However, those early feelings have been replaced with content. Knowing that I may be of any help to these victims will make me more than happy. Thanks Monica and Molly!

As I am aware of the problem now, any news about DMST and its victims catch my attention all the time, unlike before when I had no recognition of it whatsoever. We select to perceive the information we need and are interested in, but ignore others that we have no concern with. However, the future of a young generation should be of everybody’s concern. One of these victims could have been a family member, a friend or even us! If measures are not taken there is always likelihood that someone we know may end up in such situation. These victims don’t choose to be there but are forced into the business. Many of them want to get out and they can’t do it alone. They need our help. 

Let’s don’t ignore it! Let’s talk about it! Help us raise awareness, and help us help them!