While I was looking for more information on the restavek issue in Haiti, I came across this very informative and provoking video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhdttD70GEw.  It does an excellent job of explaining the situation, the causes, responses from Haitian families, and responses from involved Haitian organizations.  The video was posted in September of 2007--another jolting reminder that child slavery is not just a new problem brought to light because of terrible natural disaster but rather a longstanding function of Haitian society, which is attempting to cope with dire economic realities.

--Author: Jessica Reis

--Source: Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, YouTube posting