{"id":2470,"date":"2020-07-31T09:26:14","date_gmt":"2020-07-31T14:26:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.destinyrescue.org\/?p=2470"},"modified":"2023-07-24T15:44:20","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T20:44:20","slug":"6-things-you-can-do-to-fight-child-sex-trafficking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.destinyrescue.org\/blog\/6-things-you-can-do-to-fight-child-sex-trafficking\/","title":{"rendered":"Six Things You Can Do to Fight Child Sex Trafficking"},"content":{"rendered":"
Read up and listen to experts on and veterans of the world of trafficking. Get familiar with the terminology as well as red flags and common predatory patterns. Traffickers\u2019 tactics are often masked in the mundane, so it is important to know what to look for.<\/p>\n
Download<\/strong> our Field Guide<\/a> for a quick reference on statistics, myths and facts as well as terms to know regarding child sex trafficking<\/p>\n Check out the powerful stories<\/strong> of rescue and hope on our blog<\/a> for first-hand accounts about this global issue.<\/p>\n Keep reading!<\/strong> Organizations such as \u00a0Polaris Project<\/a>, Walk Free<\/a>, and the National Center on Exploitation<\/a> also generate very informative and relevant content about this issue in our world today.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Having conversations about human trafficking provides opportunities to learn and grow as well as to break the silence and stigma that surrounds this issue. Remember to approach these conversations thoughtfully, knowing that the cases discussed are not mere statistics, but the stories of human beings<\/strong>. Still want a little more guidance? Check out for our next blog for some reflection questions to ask yourself before engaging this issue in conversation.<\/i><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t There is no denying the ripple effects of our over-sexualized culture. One aspect that sticks out as particularly harmful is pornography<\/strong>. The porn industry\u2019s obsession with young-looking girls, violence, and scenarios of abuse shapes viewers\u2019 minds and the world around us, creating a heightened demand for exactly what sex traffickers are offering. Repeated exposure to these extremes also leads to desensitization, a normalization of abuse and a lack of empathy.\u00b9 Each of us, as individuals, can make choices about what we consume as well as whether truth is spoken into conversations where the topic arises. Your actions and voice matter. Choose to stand out by standing up for what you know is true.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t The sex-trafficking industry generates $11 million in profit every hour. \u00b2 Combatting this giant takes a great deal of resources. That\u2019s why we always appreciate it when people get creative<\/strong> and host fundraisers for our mission. Not only is hosting a fundraiser an opportunity to educate your community about this issue, but the funds you raise will help make the next rescue possible!<\/p>\nEngage Through a Lens of Humility<\/span><\/h5>\n
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