Victoria's Story

a victim's story: 3rd in a series

The name and photo have been changed to protect the innocent and because of the seriousness of the crime…

I met Victoria 4 years ago. Because of all she had been through she was not talking or communicating with anyone. I was asked to meet with her to see if I could help her to begin talking again.  Here’s what happened: When Victoria was 10 years old she was out walking with some friends. One of her friends led them out to a field where there were gang members. She had no idea her friend was associated with a gang. 

The gang singled Victoria out, kidnapped her then gang raped her for close to a month.  When they were tired of her, they “pimped” her out on the streets and took the money she earned for sex. This went on for about a year. On the streets she met another girl about the same age who she knew from school. She was being prostituted just like Victoria.  They both talked about what was going on, and had the courage to go to the police.  

During the time between contacting the police and the trial, both their houses were assaulted.  Unfortunately for Victoria’s friend, she was killed by the many shots fired into her house.  Victoria was not at home when her house was shot up. Out of fear she came to a shelter and that’s how I met her. I talked with her several times. It was amazing that she talked at all, and amazing that she told me her story. 

When Victoria accepted Christ as her Savior, her entire countenance changed. She smiled and began talking with others in the shelter. Before I left , she gave me permission to tell her story.

The next time I returned to the shelter, she was no longer there and no one knew where she had gone. There are 1,000’s of stories just like this one.  This is one of the reasons God has called me to help these children who can no longer help themselves. Thin Blue Line Ministry Int’l has a mission: to create a safe haven for abused and trafficked children.  

On the Front Lines
Ken Hodgeson
President TBLM Int’l


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