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OKLAHOMA CITY – After two Oklahoma City businesses were busted during a police sting operation, a local advocacy group is working to help the victims of the crimes. Oklahoma City …
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Sex trafficking is a form of human trafficking in which individuals are exploited for the purposes of commercial sex. This can include prostitution, as well as other forms of sexual exploitation such as pornography or exotic dancing. Victims of sex trafficking are often coerced or forced into the sex trade, and may be threatened or physically harmed if they try to leave. Being trafficked for sex is a global problem and can happen to anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background. It is important to recognize the signs of sex trafficking and to report any suspected cases to the appropriate authorities.
Anyone can be vulnerable to sex trafficking, although certain groups are at higher risk. This includes individuals who are marginalized or disadvantaged due to factors such as poverty, lack of education, and lack of access to opportunities. It also includes individuals who have experienced trauma, such as sexual abuse or domestic violence, as well as those who are struggling with substance abuse or mental health issues. Additionally, certain populations may be particularly vulnerable to sex trafficking, such as undocumented immigrants, individuals who are homeless or living in shelters, and individuals who are involved in the child welfare or foster care systems. Sex traffickers often target individuals who are vulnerable and may be less likely to report the abuse or seek help.
If you or someone you know is a victim, there are several steps you can take to get help. The first and most important step is to reach out for support from trusted friends, family members, or professionals who can provide assistance and guidance. This may include contacting a hotline or crisis center that specializes in assisting victims, or reaching out to law enforcement for help. It is also important to seek medical care and support for any physical or psychological trauma that you may have experienced as a result of the trafficking. You can also contact organizations that specialize in providing services to victims of sex trafficking, such as victim advocacy groups, legal organizations, and social service agencies. These organizations can provide you with information, support, and assistance as you navigate the process of recovery.
OKLAHOMA CITY – After two Oklahoma City businesses were busted during a police sting operation, a local advocacy group is working to help the victims of the crimes. Oklahoma City …
Valerie Carter The Sun City West Rotary Club hosted Tiffany Lam Mendoza, Community Affairs Coordinator with the Maricopa County District Attorney’s office, as she spoke about the problem of human sex and labor trafficking in Arizona. Some key information from her speech brought more focus on this growing problem: Average age of trafficked victims is…
Ghislaine Maxwell, Josh Duggar, and R. Kelly are spending Thanksgiving behind bars, but the convicted criminals won’t be eating the same holiday dinners. While notorious vegan Maxwell, 60, and Duggar, 34, will end their night with plain ol’ peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, RadarOnline.comhas discovered singer-turned-imprisoned sex pest R. Kelly will get lasagna. RadarOnline.com obtained…
Victims Services of Durham Region wants to educate people about sex trafficking and how to prevent it. They’re holding free monthly virtual seminars about the topic and they’re called the Sex Trafficking Education and Prevention (STEP) program. The next one is happening Thursday, November 24 at 6 p.m. Executive Director Krista MacNeil says human trafficking…
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – For four long years in Las Vegas, McKenzie Jordan was trafficked by her boyfriend at the time. “I absolutely thought that there was not one kind man on earth that even existed,” Jordan said. From 2012 to 2016, fear ruled her life. “I was raped over and over again every single day…
Editor’s note: for a collection of other “Human Trafficking Fact Checks,” click here. The claim: Tainted ice cream is being used to disorient targets of human traffickers A social media post claims human traffickers have an unusual way to disorient potential victims: placing tainted ice cream on parts of a car to get a target to touch…
Don Juan Corzo Jacksonville, FL.- More than 120 people marched on Saturday, October 15, to the banks of the St. Johns River, downtown Jacksonville, to raise awareness of human sex and labor trafficking, in an event that took place in several cities in the United States and the world. Carrying signs with messages of hope…
Editor’s note: we do not support a particular political party. This is a very complicated issue that is developing. We recommend additional research before you “jump to a conclusion” with regard to this article. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has declined to issue fines after over 14,000 violations of a sex trafficking law by Florida…
Names of some individuals connected to either Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell will be released after a judge on Friday ruled that eight people named “John Doe” in court documents should be identified. There is one exception. An individual called “John Doe 183″ in court documents will remain anonymous for now, Judge Loretta A. Preska…
Brandon Summers Human trafficking is happening in Grand Island. To combat sex and labor trafficking, the Hotel/Motel Project is relaunching via Grand Island YWCA. The free, 45-minute training is given to local hotels and motels to help their staff to “realize, recognize and respond to human trafficking,” explained Empowerment Programs Coordinator Marissa Cornelius. “We gather…
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