Comments on: Google – crime buster in the future?

By: catarinaalexon

catarinaalexon — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 08:26:21 +0000

Good points Jeri.

By: JeriWB

JeriWB — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 23:19:13 +0000

This just shows that technology can be harnessed to potentially improve the world on levels we never thought it could address. Even if it doesn't end up being overly effective, Google's efforts are certainly a step in the right direction. My recent post Cool Cover: Let’s Pretend This Never Happened (A Mostly True Memoir) by Jenny Lawson

By: catarinaalexon

catarinaalexon — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:01:40 +0000

My pleasure Charlotte.

By: @BoomerBrief

@BoomerBrief — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:52:11 +0000

Excellent post Catarina. Thanks for the insight into Google's efforts. I had no idea.

By: catarinaalexon

catarinaalexon — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 09:50:27 +0000

Thank you A.K. Also read a book about sex slavery recently. You also have plenty of Asian women and men who are sex slaves in the UK. You are so right that the general public don't know what's going on and, from what I understand, if they are many don't care since it's not their child or sister. It's also easier to ignore the problem. How often have you heard people say that they are not interested in an issue they feel they can't do anything about?:-)

By: akandrewwriter

akandrewwriter — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 09:32:41 +0000

Really excellent post Catarina - Like many of the others who commented, I wasn't aware of Google's efforts. Human trafficking is the most despicable of crimes in the world today as far as I'm concerned. I'm reading Amanda Craig's book Hearts & Minds , at the moment, which deals with it. Modern slavery, particularly for women sold into prostitution is the worst of all, and I think many people are unaware of how prevalent it is. In the UK it is mainly eastern European women who blend in more easily. Clearly the systems in place are failing, so any help that can be given has to be a good thing. Awareness for the general public would go a long way -I think even the johns are not nec. aware they are going to prostitute slaves. My recent post Want to Change The Use of Space in Your Home?

By: catarinaalexon

catarinaalexon — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 08:09:49 +0000

Agree with you completely Dennis.

By: Susan Oakes

Susan Oakes — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 20:56:21 +0000

It is a good initiative Catarina and I guess the results will depend on the commitment of governments and agencies coming together to stop trafficking. My recent post Are The majority Of Your Customers New Or Repeat?

By: Dennis Salvatier

Dennis Salvatier — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 18:44:30 +0000

If technology exists for only one reason it should be to better the lives of those that the evil would prey on. Very interesting developments. Good to know google is doing more than creating social networks and fun applications. My recent post 5 Steps To My Illustration Process

By: catarinaalexon

catarinaalexon — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 15:57:36 +0000

Agree with you 100 % Susan. Maybe Google could name and shame politicians. That would make them think twice before helping traffickers.