When most people think of sex trafficking, they imagine girls being kidnapped, held against their will, and sold for sex. Oftentimes people think everyone in the commercial sex industry is a victim of sex trafficking.
The reality is, it's just not that simple.
Because of this, we focus on EXPLOITATION rather than
only trafficking or the commercial sex industry.
Sexual
Exploitation Is :
any actual or attempted sexual abuse for the purpose of the perpetrator's profit financially, socially, or politically.
WHAT MAKES PEOPLE VULNERABLE TO EXPLOITATION?
Anyone can fall victim to exploitation- regardless of gender, race, religion, economic status, nationality, or education. Still, the below factors can make someone particularly vulnerable:
POLITICAL
Political instability
War or civil unrest
Corruption
Illegal status
SOCIAL
Gender inequality
Discrimination
Oppressive religious beliefs
Lack of social support
ECONOMIC
Poverty
Lack of opportunity
Homelessness
Allure of opportunity
