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Jada Pinkett-Smith Joins “Dont Sell Bodies” Campaign to Fight Human Sex Trafficking

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Inspired by her teenage daughter to get involved, Jada Pinkett-Smith recently joined forces with the United States Secretary of State, Hilary Clinton in the fight to help stop the trafficking of young girls for sex trade in the United States and were present in the State Department when Clinton released the 2012 Trafficking in Persons Report.

Jada admits that it wasn’t until her daughter Willow Smith brought light to the situation that she was made fully aware of just how serious this problem was.  Like many other parents in the United States who encourage their children to be weary of strangers and to watch out for any persons who may be acting in a suspicious manner, Jada admitted that it never crossed her mind that sex trafficking was such a common issue here in the United States.

“I was actually really quite ashamed that I didn’t know about this particular situation in our country, because when you think about human trafficking, you think about it ‘over there.’ Wherever ‘there’ is.”

Her guilt and lack of knowledge on the situation along with her daughters eagerness to be involved with the cause was enough to get Jada out of her seat and involved as well.  Teaming up with DontSellBodies.org, Jada released a video called Nada Se Compara with her band for the cause.

Jada also states that after doing her own extensive research on the cause and problem, Willow has become more sensitive to how see deals with social communication and networking.

“She’s gotten very sensitive on how she deals with her social communication (online). Because as beautiful as the Internet is, it’s a conduit for this kind of activity. A lot of this happens on the Internet; young girls being sold,” Pinkett Smith says. “Really with Willow, I (hope to) keep her sense of self and of owning herself and of being in contact with her own power, because a lot of these young girls get caught up in this because they’re disempowered.

The face of trafficking in the United States, it’s really our kids who are being affected; really young girls,” she says. “It’s being able as a community to educate ourselves to know what this looks like. When you talk about modern-day slavery, you don’t see chains. It’s all about the mind. … So, it’s a very layered, complex issue that’s going to take some time for us to figure out how to pull apart. … Right now, we just have to get aware.”

 

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  • Nonumber4me

    Jada and Willow,  Thank you for your help with this horrible issue.  I was kidnaped and held as a sex slave at age 12.  I was one of the lucky ones, and was able to find someone to help me get away. This wonderful man helped me get counseling and reunited me with my family. The 2yrs. I was held was terrible. I had almost given up hope of ever seeing my family again. When I was taken to the police to report what was happening, I was accused of lying about what had happened. My new friend stood beside me and made them listen to me. He was an influencial man in the city where I was held and made sure they investigated the incident. Because of this several more young ladies and young men were able to get help. This was in the early 60′s and sadly law enforcement was more apt to ignore our pleas for help than to help us. This friend was god sent to us, as he made sure we were helped and told people about the problem. This man saved our lives, reunited us with family, provided us with counseling. All paid for by him.  He later sent me to college to study nursing. I recently retired from nursing after spending 30 plus years doing mental health work with teens and preteens. Due to health issues I am no longer able to work, but seeing wonderful people like you bringing this issue out into the open is wonderful.  Thank you for your help. Willow you are a wondeful young lady, with a great family. I am very proud of you for speaking to your family about this issue.  May God blessyou and your family.   D.J.

  • J. McCray

    You know..I have been hearing all the negativity about this video and they are wrong.  A lot of comments have been about Jada and not the cause.  If people will take the time to watch the video and ALL THE OHER videos, it is very evident that there is a huge problem and there is a lot of [potential] harm being perpetrated against our young girls.   I am a grandmother with 5 grandchildren and they all happen to be girls.  This problem is frightening and should be brought to the forefront.  Jada, I thank you and applaud you for shining the light on this problem.  BRAVO!!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/barbarra.baccus.3 Barbarra Baccus

    Jada’s video personifies the beauty of a woman’s body, which is to be appreciated and not abused. To know that children are robbed of their innocence through this method of trafficking is heart breaking. Severe laws need to be enforced. Those caught should be castrated in order to show the world that not only will those involved with trafficking be punished; but that they will also be robbed of their most prized possession. Tough love has got to be shown to put a stop to robbing women and children of the Constitution right to the pursuit of happiness. Give these men something to remember for the rest of their lives just as the women and children will never forget what happened and what is happening to them. 

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