by | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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...