Commercial Sexual Exploitation

Commercial sexual exploitation refers to the sexual abuse and exploitation of individuals for profit. It can take many forms, including prostitution, pornography, and sexual tourism, and it often involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain the sexual services of the victim.

Victims of commercial sexual exploitation may be exploited for the purpose of sexual gratification or for other purposes, such as financial gain or the fulfillment of other desires. They may be forced or coerced into engaging in sexual activities or may be deceived into believing that they are engaging in consensual activity.

Commercial sexual exploitation is a serious crime that violates the human rights of the victims and can have long-lasting physical, emotional, and psychological consequences. It is important to recognize the signs of commercial sexual exploitation and to report any suspected cases to the authorities. If you or someone you know is being exploited, it is important to seek help and support from a trusted source, such as a crisis hotline or a law enforcement agency.

 

 

CalVCB offers resources, compensation for human trafficking victims
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CalVCB offers resources, compensation for human trafficking victims

SACRAMENTO — The California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) is promoting national Human Trafficking Prevention Month with a social media campaign and reminders about the support available for survivors. Three years ago, CalVCB began authorizing income loss compensation for victims of sex and labor trafficking as a result of Assembly Bill 629, which took effect on…

Tharros Place: A New Hope for Minor Human Trafficking Victims in Chatham County
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Tharros Place: A New Hope for Minor Human Trafficking Victims in Chatham County

January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Every year since 2010, the President has dedicated this month to raise awareness about human trafficking domestically and abroad. Human trafficking is defined as the use of force, fraud or coercion to obtain some kind of labor or commercial sex act. In the United States, around 250,000 minors…

Mayor Harrell and Seattle City Council Proclaim January Human Trafficking Awareness Month
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Mayor Harrell and Seattle City Council Proclaim January Human Trafficking Awareness Month

Mayor Harrell joined with the Seattle City Council last week to  declare the month of January as “Human Trafficking Awareness Month,” reaffirming this Administration’s commitment to protect and empower survivors of all forms of human trafficking. The proclamation sets forward the City’s intent “to advocate for legislation and protection for survivors, to educate leaders, and to…

January Is Human Trafficking Prevention Month
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January Is Human Trafficking Prevention Month

By now, many people have heard of human trafficking and slavery, but I always like to start any conversation about this issue with this fact: there are an estimated 50 million trafficked and enslaved people around the world. This number is shocking, but even more shocking is that this is a rise of over 10…

City of West Hollywood Recognizes January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
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City of West Hollywood Recognizes January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month

During the month of January, governments, advocacy organizations, anti-trafficking entities, law enforcement officials, survivor advocates, communities of faith, businesses, and individuals all around the world unite to raise awareness to prevent and end human trafficking. In commemoration of the month, from Tuesday, January 10, 2023 through Friday, January 20, 2023, West Hollywood City Hall and…

Diocese of Portland puts spotlight on human trafficking prevention
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Diocese of Portland puts spotlight on human trafficking prevention

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland is working to bring awareness to National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. “The elimination of human trafficking is a priority issue for the Catholic Church as every life is a gift from God and is sacred, it deserves to be protected and nurtured,” the diocese stated in a…

Irondale mayor, council proclaim January 2023 'Human Trafficking Awareness Month'
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Irondale mayor, council proclaim January 2023 'Human Trafficking Awareness Month'

By Crystal McGough, Associate Editor IRONDALE – Mayor James D. Stewart Jr. presented a proclamation during the Irondale City Council meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, to Trudi Rollan of MPYD, proclaiming January 2023 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in the city of Irondale.   The proclamation states that “the City of Irondale seeks to…

January Is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month – Black Girl Nerds
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January Is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month – Black Girl Nerds

The United Nations defines slavery as the status or condition of a person over whom any or all of the powers attaching to the right of ownership are exercised. In other words: a person forced to work against their will and who cannot leave because they are threatened, beaten, or otherwise hurt. Human trafficking is…

Illinois recognizes January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month
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Illinois recognizes January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month

  January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is partnering with The Power Project to train group home and residential care facility staff across Illinois on how to identify, intervene and prevent human trafficking among their youth in treatment. Nearly 1,000 congregate care staff in 37 facilities…

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month – know the signs
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January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month – know the signs

Photo by Hermes Rivera on Unsplash Information provided by Illinois Department of Children & Family Services CHICAGO, Ill. (January 1, 2023) – January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is partnering with The Power Project to train group home and residential care facility staff across Illinois…