Sex trafficking is depicted in movies and television—but most of us can’t fathom the depravity of the traffickers or the cruelty the victims are forced to endure. Worldwide, sex trafficking is a $150 billion dollar business annually with an estimated 27 million victims.
Sex trafficking is forced prostitution, and often called modern day slavery. Here are the top three myths that people often believe about sex trafficking.
We hear about sex-trafficked survivors, but many of us don’t understand the depth of their trauma. Dr. Jon McCaine, a psychologist who works with survivors in Catholic Charities Diversion program, said, “The psychological impact of sex trafficking on women is progressive, cumulative and potentially devastating as it dismantles basic human needs at the very foundation.” Here are three ways survivors experience life by being sex trafficked.
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