sex trade

1.

Brothels: A Global Impact

 by Trisha Baptie
Posted: September 24, 2008
Since winning the Courage to Come Back Award I have had many amazing opportunities to speak to different groups on this topic... Full story »
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2.

Play: Photographs By Leanne Eisen

 by Leanne Eisen
Posted: August 18, 2008
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3.

My Descent Into The Sex Trade

 by Tara Lynn
Posted: July 23, 2008
I named myself, at various times in my life, Tara, Jacqueline, Monique, Monica, Trina, and some names I have since forgotten.... Full story »
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4.

Not In My Daughter's Name

 by Trisha Baptie
Posted: February 20, 2008
To Anyone Using our Daughter's Legacy, It has come to our attention that there is a group of people who wish to... Full story »
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5.

Blood Sucking, Nit-Picking, Lower Than Low

 by Pauline VanKoll
Posted: January 10, 2008
For someone to find fault in the ruling in this case, they must be desperate. This is one reason why I quit being a legal secretary.... Full story »
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6.

Indian Women Slaves No More

 by John Hater
Posted: January 6, 2008
As Aboriginal women on occupied Coast Salish Territory, we, the Aboriginal Women's Action Network (AWAN) implore you to pay attention to the voices of... Full story »
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7.

No One Exploits Pauline VanKoll

 by Pauline VanKoll
Posted: December 19, 2007
This person said Trisha and I "profess" to be ex-sex trade workers. I’m not sure what she means by saying we profess... Full story »
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8.

Prostitutes Of Praia de Iracema

 by Cintia Carneiro
Posted: December 15, 2007
Praia de Iracema is on the coast of Fortaleza, northeast of Brazil. It used to be the cultural cradle of the city and the spot... Full story »
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9.

The Seeds Of Doubt In Closing Arguments

 by Pauline VanKoll
Posted: November 22, 2007
Defence addressed the fact that Dinah Taylor and Pat Casanova weren’t charged with murder, even though the evidence certainly... Full story »
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10.

Defence's Closing Arguments: Day Two

 by Trisha Baptie
Posted: November 21, 2007
They talked about how Pickton seemed to parrot to the undercover officer who was planted in his cell what the investigators had... Full story »
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11.

Family, Friends And Jury: Collateral Damage Of The Pickton Trial

 by Holly Desimone
Posted: November 20, 2007
It’s difficult for anyone to make the choice of going public when they are the victim of sexual violence; there’s still a... Full story »
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Closing The Pickton Trial: Putting It Together, Pulling It Apart

 by Pauline VanKoll
Posted: November 20, 2007
Courtrooms were full of media, families and the public. Memories of the lives taken were talked about amongst the families. ... Full story »
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13.

A Note To Trisha And Pauline

 by Holly Desimone
Posted: November 5, 2007
Dear Trisha and Pauline, I do not know either of you personally, but I have been reading your coverage of this horrible trial... Full story »
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14.

The Impending Verdict

 by Trisha Baptie
Posted: October 26, 2007
Defence's portion of the case lasted six weeks, whereas the Crown's case lasted eight months, which leads one to believe that... Full story »
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Pickton Trial: Defence Witness Fumbles

 by Trisha Baptie
Posted: September 5, 2007
The three things Defence seems to be focusing on are Pickton's supposed mental deficiencies, the credibility of Crown witnesses... Full story »
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Catching Up On A Nearby Trial: Cliff Heggs Found Guilty Of Sex Assault

 by Trisha Baptie
Posted: August 24, 2007
In the little courthouse in New Westminster, B.C., I was able to catch up with another trial going on in the building, as covered... Full story »
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17.

Nearing The End Of The Trial

 by Pauline VanKoll
Posted: August 15, 2007
At first I thought that if you legalized prostitution, as they have done in Holland-Netherlands, it might be safer, as long as... Full story »
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18.

The Crown Rests Its Case

 by Trisha Baptie
Posted: August 14, 2007
We started this case on January 22, first hearing the grizzly details of each of the six women's deaths from Crown counsel. Subsequently,... Full story »
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19.

Checkpoint On The Long Journey To Freedom

 by Pauline VanKoll
Posted: July 18, 2007
This whole process angered me to a degree because I believed it was all part of Pickton's game. When observing Pickton, he seemed... Full story »
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20.

Why I'm Doing This

 by Trisha Baptie
Posted: July 16, 2007
This will come as a surprise to everyone I know: I have a silent support - one so silent that no ones knows about him. In fact,... Full story »
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21.

Which Jackie Was It?

 by Pauline VanKoll
Posted: July 16, 2007
I was convinced it was the Jackie that I knew. I began talking with other media journalists about Gina, Dinah and Jackie, trying... Full story »
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22.

The End In Sight

 by Trisha Baptie
Posted: July 10, 2007
Today we heard from an officer who pulled over Lynn Ellingsen and Pickton on March the 20,1999. Before I tell you about her I... Full story »
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23.

Losing Our Children: Who To Trust?

 by Pauline VanKoll
Posted: July 10, 2007
I was powerless over my emotions (fear of the unknown, outrage and sadness) and wondered what was to become of my other grandchildren.... Full story »
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24.

Fellow Addict On The Stand

 by Pauline VanKoll
Posted: July 6, 2007
To admit you have a problem is the first step to recovery. After you've done that, the rest falls into place, if you work it one... Full story »
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Will Defence Discredit Lynn Ellingsen?

 by Pauline VanKoll
Posted: June 28, 2007
It took a while to get the drugs and alcohol out of my system. I'm sure it will be the same for Ellingsen, being a chronic alcoholic/drug... Full story »
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