Teens Got It Unique Ways to Combat Child Trafficking

By: Syaifuddin Iqbal on 22:29

"It was like a lit candle in a dark room."

Illustration children. (iStock)

Recent cases of child trafficking is increasingly rife touching Dharmapalan Rebecca, 19. Oakland Youth origin, the United States, were furious with the future of many children who are taken away as a result of child trafficking.

Therefore, Rebecca moved to do something. Therefore, have a passion and a hobby in the fields of film, Rebecca took the initiative to make a short film. Rebecca invites his friend, Zoe Simone Yi, to make a short documentary titled International Boulevard.

Rebecca Dharmapalan. | PHOTO: Doc. LinkedIn

The movie tells the story about the trafficking of children who end up in the case of underage sex and violence in Oakland. Reported by Mashable, cases of sex trafficking of children for the highest in the state of California, took place in Los Angeles and San Diego, including Oakland.

No warning, a documentary that was made two years ago that caught the attention of many people and make Oakland residents realize the dangers that lurk child trafficking in their neighborhood. Thanks to it, Rebecca get a variety of awards, including Girls Impact The World International Film Festival in 2013 and Adobe Youth Voice Award in 2014.

"What I do like the new opening tip of the iceberg, there are still many things to be done to combat child trafficking. It's like a lit candle in the room really dark, "said Rebecca, reported by the Huffington Post.

Currently, Rebecca is continuing studies at the University of California, Berkeley. His passion combat child trafficking is increasing. He initiated the formation of Commercially Sexually Exploited Minors community to prevent child trafficking terjadainya.

He also collaborated with local hospitals as well as schools to develop protocols for medical personnel and school teachers to help victims and survivors of child trafficking.

"I really did not expect a five-minute movie could provide a major influence for the community. I will continue to strive to produce works that could be useful for others, "said Rebecca, who also asked her age to pass up something that could help others.

Source: viva.co.id