Basic Facts about Human Trafficking

It’s Human Trafficking Prevention Month. But… what is prevention, anyhow?
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It’s Human Trafficking Prevention Month. But… what is prevention, anyhow?

ByEyes on Trafficking News

According to the US Presidential proclamation, it’s Human Trafficking Prevention Month. You may be wondering, what exactly is prevention, anyways? Here’s information on different ways to prevent human trafficking. Primary prevention stops violence before it occurs. Primary prevention strategies look at how we reduce risks and increase protective factors to buffer violence. A few risk…

What is “grooming?” And how is the term being misused? – from Love146
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What is “grooming?” And how is the term being misused? – from Love146

ByEyes on Trafficking News

At Love146, when we say “grooming” we’re talking about the process predators use to lure a child into relationship, gain trust with them, and prepare them for sexual exploitation. “Grooming” as portrayed in the media According to recently updated guidance from the Associated Press on the word grooming: “Some people use the word ‘groom’ or…

What You Need To Know About Child Sex Trafficking
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What You Need To Know About Child Sex Trafficking

ByEyes on Trafficking News

When most people imagine child trafficking, they imagine a seedy guy bringing a little girl into his white van. However, this is a destructive stereotype – often perpetuated by the media, movies and TV shows, and sometimes even anti-trafficking organizations themselves. In reality, trafficking is much more nuanced. In order to understand the different ways…