January was Human Trafficking Awareness Month. I started reading my Google Alerts Newsfeeds I have set up for the words Massage, Illicit Massage Business and Massage Parlor. I have been reading websites like the Polaris Project, The Blue Campaign (DHSH) and found some very interesting organizations like the Safe House Project who are talking about […]
Dear AMTA/ABMP: We Have a Problem
That problem is that we do not have a strong voice and leadership when it comes to massage therapy so often being thought of as a place to get sexually oriented businessess. Since about 1894, we have been constantly confused and entangled with Sexually Oriented Businesses. Professional Associations are supposed to be advocates that include […]
Advocating Against People and Criminal Organizations That Disguise Labor and Sex Trafficking As Massage And Spa Businesses
Any and all unprofessional and unethical activities associated in any way with our profession (whether we like it or not) will impact our profession’s reputation and public good will. These must be addressed by the people whose profession is at risk. Impact On Our Profession Confusion: rather than learn who is legitimate, people stop visiting […]
How the public contributes to a thriving human trafficking industry
Welcome to 2018. Human traffickers have moved into your neighborhood. They’ve disguised their motives under the guise that they are just like any other neighborhood business. Sometimes, they look like a restaurant; other times a hotel. If this is your first introduction to human trafficking, you’re likely going to need some background to be brought […]