Violence is an everyday threat to the poor. It is as much a part of daily life as hunger, homelessness or disease. Established laws are rarely enforced in the developing world - so criminals continue to rape, enslave, traffick, and abuse the poor without fear. Children and young women are forced into the sex industry, generating billions for those who exploit them. Millions of children and families are held as slaves in abusive and often violent conditions. Globally, 1 in 5 women is a victim of rape or attempted rape, and the poor are most vulnerable. Vulnerable widows and orphans are chased from their homes, leaving them destitute. Corrupt police officers extort bribes from the poor and throw the innocent in jail. Minority families are denied legal rights, leaving them open to trafficking and abuse. Pray for justice in all these situations.