In our backyard: human trafficking in America and what we can do to stop it

In recent years, Americans have woken up to the reality that human trafficking is not just something that happens in other countries. But what most still do not understand is that neither is it something that just happens to "other people" such as runaways or the disenfranchised. The human trafficker is no respecter of faith, education, or socioeconomic status, and even kids who are raised in solid families in middle and upper class suburbs can fall victim. Likewise, labor trafficking happens in our cities, neighborhoods, and rural areas. Through true stories and years of boots-on-the-ground experience, including at the Super Bowl, anti-trafficking expert Nita Belles teaches readers everything they need to know about human trafficking in the United States and what they can do to join the fight against it. She helps concerned parents, friends, teachers, law enforcement, government officials, and other leaders understand all forms of trafficking, identify risk factors, and take practical steps to keep their loved ones and neighbors safe from predators.;Modern slavery: it's everywhere -- Eyes that see, hearts that care, hands that help -- From farm to factory -- Just the help -- An illusion of pleasure -- What's love got to do with it? Absolutely nothing! -- To the Super Bowl and beyond -- Why victims stay -- Wolves in sheep's clothing -- On the front lines of modern slavery -- Appendix: recognizing the signs.