True. Youth survivors of #sextrafficking are often more vulnerable when they are or have been connected to the child welfare system. Youth transitioning out of the #fostercare system after turning 18 are especially at risk due to the loss of their basic needs being met. #endit
@SenTomCotton you misclassified sex trafficking and called it prostitution. Persons in prostitution get to keep their money, survivors of gang sex trafficking (forced prostitution) CAN NOT & DO NOT! #nosuchthingasachildprostitute
TRUTH from @rights4girls + @Courtneyshouse: BIPOC girls being trafficked at higher rates is the continuation of the US’ legacy of violence dating back to colonization and slavery.
Part II of our Talk Series with partner @rights4girls is next week! Sex trafficking is apart of the painful history in the US.
Why?
Well. Join us next week. Let’s Talk.
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Our op-ed with @rights4girls is LIVE! Ending criminal penalties for persons in prostitution is long overdue, but it’s crucial to guard against exploitation of children AND adults as well #protectsurvivorsNOTbuyersORpimps
https://t.co/ACIGu1zUTp
In discussing the pathway to end trafficking in persons, we know that must involve shrinking the demand of the sex industry - buyers of sex who continue to grow the industry.
@yvafa said it best, “it must be checked!” #protectsurvivorsNOTbuyers#HumanTraffickingAwarenessMonth
Join me Friday, Jan. 29th at 12pm ET for an important discussion on racial disparities and human trafficking. Let’s learn how to keep DC safe from #humantrafficking with special guests from @Courtneyshouse, @HTLegalCenter, and @rights4girls.