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The Psychology in Human Trafficking

Adrian Soto, Writer May 17, 2019

On April 18, Downey High School was host to Dr. Laura Dryjanska and her team of graduate students who lead the event “Human Trafficking and Psychological Science”. The Stop the Traffick club organised...

Working with the Stop the Traffick team at Downey High School on Jan 30, Devin Ayala, 11 (right) asserts how being a part of the team has opened his eyes to reality in human trafficking. “Awareness was my main concern,” Ayala said. “Before the event, I was quite unaware of just how frequent sex trafficking happens, especially so close to me.”

Let there be Some Light, Stop the Traffick and Oree Freeman

Adrian Soto, Writer February 8, 2019

In respect to January’s representation as Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Stop the Traffick scheduled a human trafficking survivor to speak about their experience on Jan. 30 at the Downey High School...

Stop the Traffick’s “Sex and Money”

Adrian Soto, Writer October 29, 2018

Throughout major countries, human trafficking appears to be an issue of the past— it is not.  The Stop the Traffick Club in Downey High School hopes to show human trafficking as a present issue with...

Stop the Traffick Fundraises for Sex Trafficking Awareness Month

Dennise Reynoso, Writer January 29, 2018

The club Stop the Traffick, offered on campus, is dedicated to spreading awareness of sex trafficking as well as raising funds for a local organization. During this time, the club is actively participating...

Stop the Traffick Annual Documentary

Corey Ocasio, Writer October 4, 2017

Stop The Traffick held its annual documentary in the auditorium on Wednesday, Sept. 20 after school for Downey High students to watch. The purpose of showing this film was to gain more awareness about...

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