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Nicholas Kristof of the New York Times gives a glimpse into underage prostitution and trafficking in Atlanta.

“The business model of pimping is remarkably similar whether in Atlanta or Calcutta: take vulnerable, disposable girls whom nobody cares about, use a mix of ‘friendship,’ humiliation, beatings, narcotics and threats to break the girls and induce 100 percent compliance, and then rent out their body parts.”

He emphasizes that the problem is perpetuated by ignorance and apathy in society and law enforcement. One key to solving this destructive issue is focusing on prosecuting pimps and clients rather than the girls.

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