Since she escaped the world of trafficking, she has become one of the countrys most prominent advocates related to human trafficking awareness. Celine, who confirmed that it is often a sign of trafficking. Wall street journal and usa today bestselling author, theresa flores is a survivor of human trafficking. Not only was i lucky enough to get my hands on a copy thanks, ampelon publishing. Teresa flores, family medicine doctor in costa mesa. Theresas connections and jobs at similar companies. Currently she is the senior manager of public affairs for mary kay inc. The slave across the street by theresa flores nook book. Feb, 2009 former teen sex slave says trafficking common. In this powerful true story, theresa flores shares how her life as an allamerican, blueeyed, blondhaired 15yearold teenager who could have been your neighbor was enslaved into the. For the last 15 years, his goal has been to help others through his story. In 1981, at the age of 15, theresa was lured into the sinister world of human trafficking, escaping at the age of 17. See all books authored by theresa flores, including the slave across the street.
Enjoy a great reading experience when you buy the kindle edition of this book. Geared toward teens and young adults, and those who love them, former trafficking victim and bestselling author theresa flores teams up with awardwinning author peggysue wells to deliver a mustread book for the next generation who want to end human. Theresa flores is an actress, known for the george mckenna story 1986. Flores has been a licensed social worker for nearly twenty years. The book itself is haunting, almost too difficult to stomach, but impossible to put down. Nov 18, 2011 theresa s passionate advocacy for one of the most vulnerable segments of our society is inspired by her own horrifying experience. Teresas landline phone number is 847 8851170 and the mobile phone number associated with teresa t flores is 815 2629710. Theresa flores books list of books by author theresa flores. Sam lucero the compass flores presented facts and statistics about sex trafficking, a modernday form of slavery in which a commercial sex act is induced by force. Survivor and author theresa flores shares her story of trafficking and slavery while living in an uppermiddle class suburb of detroit, michigan.
Flores shares how her life as an allamerican, blondehaired 15yearold teenager who could have been your neighbor was. Theresa flores is currently considered a single author. Writing the slave across the street expresses her teenage years, as gruesome and hateful. Theresa flores shares how her life as an all american, 15yearsold teenager was enslaved into the dangerous world of sex traffickingall while living at home with unsuspecting parents in an uppermiddle class suburb of detroit. A students guide to modern day slavery, and more on. Theresa flores is a recognized leader in global public affairs and legislative advocacy. Flores put the body in the crawl space at moores direction, and moore went out. She tells her story in her book, the slave across the street. She developed an innocent crush on an older school mate, off limits because of his ethnicity.
Have eyes like a hawk, so that you might see all that passes before you. The true story of how an american teen survived the world of human trafficking. As she introduces you to a world far beyond your minds reach. But reaching this point in her recovery didnt happen overnight. Jan 30, 20 survivor and author theresa flores shares her story of trafficking and slavery while living in an uppermiddle class suburb of detroit, michigan. Peggysues books are published nationally and internationally, and have been translated into several languages. Flores is a soughtafter speaker worldwide on the topic of human trafficking. Flores theresa flores is a human trafficking survivor, victims advocate, founder of s. Our purpose is to educate students, parents, professionals and motel ownersstaff on the red flags of trafficking and how to identify a victim. Theresa flores senior manager public affairs mary kay inc.
The true story of an american teen caught in human trafficking by peggysue wells. Feb 24, 2010 last month, i mentioned a new book called the slave across the street. But when her fathers job moved her family to an neighborhood of detroit, she lost her virginity and became a victim of human trafficking. Theresa caputo will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this website or as a result of any reading or appointment.
See the complete profile on linkedin and discover ma. When he reciprocated her interest she was overjoyed and naively agreed to take a ride home from school. This site is protected by recaptcha privacy policy terms of service. Ohio author, former michigan resident, shares her life as a. Currently she is the manager of public affairs for mary kay inc. She developed an innocent crush on an older school mate, off limits. With a masters degree in counseling education, a licensed social worker for more than 20 years, and a human development specialist, theresa l. She as appeared on the today show and dateline nbc to discuss the domestic issues of human trafficking. Join facebook to connect with theresa flores and others you may know.
Aug 26, 2016 theresa flores human trafficking nightmare theresa had just moved to birmingham, michigan when she met the student who would become her trafficker. Flores is the author of the slave across the street 3. The slave across the street theresa flores, peggy sue wells on. Flores has enjoyed an 18year career in public affairs and legislative and political management. The soap project was founded by author, advocate and survivor, theresa flores. Teresa flores, family medicine doctor in costa mesa, ca. Since the slave across the street was first published, theresa flores has become a leading human trafficking subject matter expert and activist. Flores received one of the first courage awards from gov. Inspired by the farewell director lulu wangs call to action. The true story of how an american teen survived the world of human trafficking, and slavery in the land of the free.
Theresa flores human trafficking nightmare theresa had just moved to birmingham, michigan when she met the student who would become her trafficker. About traffickfree traffickfree is an organization that builds awareness about domestic sex trafficking and sexually exploited children in the u. In this powerful true story, theresa flores shares how her life as an allamerican, blueeyed, blondhaired 15yearold teenager who could have been your neighbor was enslaved into the dangerous world of sex trafficking while living in an uppermiddle class suburb of detroit. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives. As a 15yearold girl in a welltodo white suburban neighborhood, theresa survived two years of living hell being trafficked to men in their 20s and 30s. Flores is a survivor of domestic child sex trafficking and was sold in an underground crime ring in an upper middle class suburb outside detroit from the time she was fifteen to seventeen years old. At 15 years of age, she was drugged, raped and tortured for two long years kept in bondage, forced to pay back an impossible debt as a sex slave all the while.
Speaker shares personal story of human trafficking the. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Theresa flores shares how her life as an all american, 15yearsold teenager was enslaved into the dangerous world of sex traffickingall while living. Theresas passionate advocacy for one of the most vulnerable segments of our society is inspired by her own horrifying experience. Wall street journal and usa today bestselling author peggysue wells is the author of twodozen titles including bestseller and audio finalist the slave across the street which she coauthored with theresa flores.
Flores has written a book about her ordeal called the sacred bath. We found 10 records for theresa flores in valparaiso, fort wayne and 21 other cities in indiana. Flores is featured by the national underground railroad freedom center museum in a traveling exhibit entitled, invisible slavery and has published two books, the sacred bath and just released, the slave across the street. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover theresas. Recently, however, travis found out hes in need of a third. John the baptist church, theresa flores says traffickers. The audio version of her latest book has also been recently nominated for the 2011 audie award, being in the. Theresa flores, a human trafficking survivor and founder of s. The soap save our adolescents from prostitution project brings abolitionists together to fight sex trafficking at large events and within our communities. Teresa t flores, 847 8851170, 1770 highland blvd, hoffman. Here are some tasks you can do to help with wikiproject crime and criminal biography. She holds a master s of science in counseling education and is a human development specialist. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. A students guide to modern day slavery, slavery in the land of the free is a followup project to bestseller, the slave across the street.
Theresa is now a social worker, lectures internationally on human trafficking and is the founder of the charity traffickfree, which provides help and advice to trafficking victims. Theresa flores senior manager public affairs mary kay. Teresa floress phone number, email, address spokeo. She is a licensed of social work, has a bachelor degree in social work from ball state university and a masters in counseling education from university of dayton. Flores quotes author of the slave across the street.
Moore returned with a yellow garment bag, helped flores put theresas body into the garment bag, and then. Like many survivors, theresa flores is paying it forward by reaching out to atrisk individuals and raising awareness about human trafficking. This updated edition delves deeper into the aftermath of her experience. Theresa flores survivor to abolitionist end slavery now. John kasich in ohio in 2012, and received the ruby award in 2009 from soroptimist. Theresa flores was trafficked as a teenager in michigan. Last month, i mentioned a new book called the slave across the street. Ohio author, former michigan resident, shares her life as. The slave across the street by theresa flores, peggysue wells and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Theresa flores general accounting associate retail. Additionally, the theresa flores law was passed in michigan that eliminates the statue of limitation for children who have been trafficked.
Have ears like owls, hear what your child isnt telling you. Find teresa floress phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. Theresa flores is a survivor of and campaigner against sex trafficking, and the creator of save our adolescents from prostitution s. Flores shares how her life as an allamerican, blondehaired 15yearold teenager who could have been your neighbor was enslaved into the dangerous world of sex trafficking while living in an uppermiddle class suburb of detroit. The slave across the street by theresa flores librarything.
John the baptist church, theresa flores says traffickers target vulnerable youth howard theresa flores was a good kid from a good irish catholic family active in her church and a member of the high school track team. An interview with the slave across the street author. Flores and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Theresa caputo will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this website or as a result of any reading or appointment with theresa caputo, or any persons or events related thereto, andor any actions or decisions that you may make as a result, including without limitation, actual, incidental andor consequential damages. Flores has been a licensed social worker in ohio for nearly 20 years. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. Theresa flores grew up as an allamerican girl in an uppermiddle class family. Theresa flores profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. She had had a crush on him, and although she felt the red flags go up when he made a detour, invited her into his house, and offered her a coke, she ignored them when he said he liked her. Theresa flores in indiana in 10 records found whitepages.
Sharpen your claws against wrong doing, against human suffering. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes. Teresa flores is a family medicine doctor in costa mesa, ca. Speaker shares personal story of human trafficking the compass. Travis flores has spent 28 years battling cystic fibrosis.
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