Resist, Change

I'm sure that you would agree that global slavery needs to come to an end very soon. The problem with trying to end it is how complex of an issues it is and how many people need to cooperate to ensure that it would be a lasting effect. There are already laws passed that prohibit slavery and yet it still occurs in every continent.

There are many groups that are trying to end slavery with one case at a time. Many of these groups were cited in the resource section. In order to make sure that once a person is freed there needs to be systems in place to help them recover them as well educate these people. If there were more opportunities for people all over the world, slavery would not be what it is today. Along with having a support system for the victims, the perpetrators need to be captured and sent to prison. Once more perpetrators get caught, hopefully more will realize that they too can get caught and sent to prison. In many countries the police force present is part of the slavery system thus enforcing the slavery system more. There needs to be more investigations of these police forces to ensure that there are not police officers helping slavery continue as well as being punished for their actions.

If there are more stable police forces and governments that actively are against slavery, this will help to not only end the problem of slavery that is present in their region, but prevent future accounts of slavery from developing. Along with developing these systems, there needs to be more awareness raised here in the US. There are slaves transported and even living in towns next to every American and we don't even know it. If more politicians were willingly to discuss slavery and even admit that it happens on our own front door, i feel more people will become enraged and willingly to help fight against slavery. A problem many Americans are blessed to have is that they do not have to see slavery in their everyday lives. In this scenario we are able to distance ourselves from the problem and attribute it to other "bad" governments in countries far away.

There are many programs trying to fight against slavery but they all need support and help in order to reach a lasting effect as well as reach every country. With more support and education systems in place, as well as governments who actively are against slavery then we can start to finally put an end to slavery. As stated before in America we have the gift of feeling away from the problem even though we most certainly aren't, raising awareness among family and friends, writing your local politician and here on campus are just some things we can do to help educate more people on slavery.

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