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KATHERIN KOV1N-PAC1NO BIO

Mini Biography

KATHERIN KOV1N-PAC1NO BIO

Katherin Kovin-Pacino, the daughter of Arnold and Rosalind Kevin, was born in Chicago Illinois, and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. Her parents, jewelry store chain owners, moved to North San Diego County when she was a young teen. At that early age. she knew absolutely that she wanted to be an actor! She worked in her…

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Added by The Streets Don't Love You Back on June 13, 2011 at 5:23pm — No Comments

FROM THE BULLET TO THE BIBLE

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Human Trafficking?! U.S. Military Implicated In Forced Labor Scandal

U.S. Military Accused of Human Trafficking

The New Yorker has unearthed a horrible secret related to the staffing of military bases in the Middle East. Companies that are contracted by the United States to provide support services to bases in… Continue

Added by Darcy Delaproser on June 4, 2011 at 5:30pm — No Comments

She’s 10 and May Be Sold to a Brothel

By NICHOLAS D. KRISTOF…

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Jimmy "The Shiv"

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The above picture is of Jimmy and his daughter, Jodi, the author of the memoir.

PREFACE to the book

The stories about my father I was fortunate to have overheard as a child fascinated and intrigued me. It wasn’t until a lengthy illness necessitated my mother’s placement in a residential care facility that…

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Jimmy "The Shiv"

Death House Barber of Sing SinG

A soon to be published memoir

by Jodi DeStefano -- Jimmy "The Shiv"'s daughter

The lower East side of New York and the colorful gangsters who emerged from within its boundaries have always intrigued and mystified people everywhere. So will this compelling story of Jimmy, “The Shiv”, Death House Barber of Sing Sing, for he was one of…

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Michael Franzese very powerful story

The Story

Michael Franzese grew up as the son of the notorious Underboss of New York’s violent and feared Colombo crime family. At his most affluent, he…

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Added by The Streets Don't Love You Back on June 4, 2011 at 2:30pm — No Comments

THINGS YOUR BURGLAR WON'T TELL YOU

1. Of course I look familiar. I was here just last week cleaning your carpets , painting your shutters, or delivering your new refrigerator.

2. Hey, thanks for letting me use the bathroom when I was working in your yard last week. While I was in there, I unlatched the back window to make my return a little easier.

3. Love those flowers. That tells me you have taste... and taste means there are nice things inside. Those yard toys your kids leave out always…

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Added by Lucinda F. Boyd on April 13, 2011 at 8:56am — No Comments

The Lost Boys

By David Chura

What happens when you put juvenile prisoners in an adult isolation lockup? …

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Added by Darcy Delaproser on May 25, 2011 at 4:42am — No Comments

Sex Trafficking of Americans: The Girls Next Door

Even as celebrity activists such as Emma Thompson, Demi Moore, and Mira Sorvino raise awareness about commercial sex trafficking, survivor Rachel Lloyd publishes her memoir Girls Like Us, and the Senate introduces a new bipartisan bill for victim support, the problem…

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Added by Darcy Delaproser on May 25, 2011 at 4:46am — No Comments

Child trafficking not seen as a child protection issue Why are local authorities refusing to help children being trafficked for sex?

Louise Hunt

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Maria was brought to the…

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Added by Darcy Delaproser on May 25, 2011 at 4:47am — No Comments

Would You Recognize the Signs of Sex Trafficking?

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New ways to prevent child prostitution

A New Look at Preventing Child Prostitution

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Added by Darcy Delaproser on May 25, 2011 at 4:49am — No Comments

HE LOVES ME HE LOVES ME NOT

TEEN DATING ABUSE. ITS SILENT, PAINFUL, AND DEADLY!! .........TO BE CONTINUED

Added by Evangelist Sonia Sims on May 23, 2011 at 6:52am — 1 Comment

Aiyana Jones: One year Anniversary of the Death of a 7-Year-Old Detroit Girl

Detroit, Michigan

myFOXdetroit.com Staff - Aiyana Stanley Jones was a seven-year-old girl from the east Side of Detroit who was shot and killed during a raid conducted by the Detroit Police Department's Special Response Team on May 16, 2010.

On Monday, a protest by the Justice for Aiyana Jones Committee entailed flying an aerial banner from the house where Aiyana Jones was killed to downtown Detroit. A small plane pulled a banner that read "Justice for… Continue

Added by Darcy Delaproser on May 17, 2011 at 6:06am — No Comments

Our juvenile justice system is badly in need of repair.

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Shocking photo created a hero, but not to his family

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By John Blake…

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Added by Darcy Delaproser on May 17, 2011 at 6:12am — No Comments

Fight Against Human Trafficking Needs To Target Corporations: U.S.

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Added by Darcy Delaproser on May 19, 2011 at 1:24pm — No Comments

MPR News investigation: Minnesota lacks strong bullying law, state oversight

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by Tom Weber, Minnesota Public Radio

St. Paul, Minn. — At just 37 words, Minnesota's law against bullying is one of the shortest in the nation:

"Each school board shall adopt a written policy prohibiting intimidation and bullying of any student. The policy shall address intimidation and bullying in all forms, including, but not limited to, electronic forms… Continue

Added by Darcy Delaproser on May 19, 2011 at 1:26pm — No Comments