by The Lampstand | Apr 2, 2018 | Mythbuster Mondays
Myth: Being a victim of sex trafficking will force a child to “grow up” quickly. Reality: A child is arrested in the stage of development in which the trauma occurred. Child victims of trafficking have been exposed to horrors in life that most adults have never...
by The Lampstand | Mar 12, 2018 | Mythbuster Mondays
Myth: Sex trafficking only takes place in illegal or underground places. Reality: Sex trafficking happens in legal businesses, like hotels, massage parlors, and the internet. It’s natural to assume that sex trafficking, an illegal activity, is happening in...
by The Lampstand | Feb 12, 2018 | Mythbuster Mondays
Myth: People that are trafficked are physically trapped at all times. Reality: Many people being trafficked continue regular activities like school. Maybe you’ve seen sex trafficking victims portrayed like the girls in these images: trapped behind bars or tied up with...
by The Lampstand | Jan 15, 2018 | Mythbuster Mondays
Myth: Sex trafficking is not happening often or close to me. Reality: Sex trafficking is rampant all over the world and our country. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear ‘sex trafficking’? Maybe you imagine a poor family in India selling their...
by The Lampstand | Dec 11, 2017 | Mythbuster Mondays
Myth: Victims of sex trafficking usually come from a specific background, socioeconomic status, or race. Reality: There are some factors that make children more vulnerable, but victims can be of any demographic. Briana was an 18-year-old cheerleader and honor roll...
by The Lampstand | Nov 6, 2017 | Mythbuster Mondays
Myth: Porn is harmless and doesn’t affect the sex trafficking industry. Reality: Porn perpetuates the sex trafficking industry and is extremely harmful to both the consumer and the performer. Porn is a subject that is often swept under the rug. We like to pretend...
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