Advanced
Error loading page.
Try refreshing the page. If that doesn't work, there may be a network issue, and you can use our self test page to see what's preventing the page from loading.
Learn more about possible network issues or contact support for more help.
Title details for Slave Across the Street by Theresa Flores - Available

Slave Across the Street

The True Story of How an American Teen Survived the World of Human Trafficking

by Theresa Flores
Renee Raudman
Audiobook
1 of 1 copy available
Borrow Listen to a sample Listen to a sample
1 of 1 copy available
While more and more people each day become aware of the dangerous world of human trafficking, most people in the U.S. still believe this is something that happens to foreign women, men and children—not something that happens to their own. In this powerful true story, Theresa Flores shares how her life as an All-American, blue-eyed, blond-haired 15-year-old teenager who could have been your neighbor was enslaved into the dangerous world of sex trafficking while living in an upper-middle class suburb of Detroit. Her story peels the cover off of this horrific criminal activity and gives dedicated activists as well as casual bystanders a glimpse into the underbelly of trafficking. And it all happened while living at home without her parents ever knowing about it. Involuntarily involved in a large underground criminal ring, Ms. Flores endured more as a child than most adults will ever face their entire lives. In this book, Ms. Flores discusses how she healed the wounds of sexual servitude and offers advice to parents and professionals on preventing this from occurring again, educating and presenting significant facts on human trafficking in modern day American.

  • Creators

  • Publisher

  • Awards

  • Release date

    January 1, 2010

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781596448773
      • File size: 160470 KB
      • Duration: 05:34:18

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Sex trafficking is a topic that many think relates only to conditions in Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe. Flores dispels that notion with the story of her exploitation as a teenager in the Detroit area. After being assaulted by a classmate, she was then blackmailed by his cousins--through threats of exposure and violence against her and her family--into performing as a sex slave for two years. Renee Raudman provides a steady narration with a cool and even tone. She portrays Flores with tightly controlled emotions and a sense of resignation as befits a young woman whose primary goal for several years was maintaining an appearance of normality while experiencing appalling duress. J.E.M. (c) AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine

Formats

  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Loading