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North Shore Abolitionist Movie Showing

Come join abolitionists on the North Shore to watch a film on the realities of human trafficking. We'll be meeting in Wenham (email for address), and light snacks will be served. Limited to the first 20 RSVPs, so if you're not sure or would like to be on the waitlist, please go with "maybe" for your reply.

RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/312432395483780/

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VERY YOUNG GIRLS

David Schisgall's startling documentary captures the heartbreaking stories of underage girls -- many as young as 13 -- who've been forced into prostitution in New York, exposing how pimps use isolation, violence and drugs to keep girls dependent. Many of the girls interviewed take part in GEMS, a shelter and mentoring program founded by activist Rachel Lloyd -- once a prostitute herself -- that helps them transition out of "the life."

WATCH THE TRAILER: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fX6EaHuRCg
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