Survivor, Scholar, Teacher

At age 15, being the victim of a gang raped set Lynn running down a  self-destructive road of prostitution and drugs, until she found healing. Now, she's helping others facing pain she knows all too well.

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Top Three Myths of Sex Trafficking

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.

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  1. What Sex-Trafficked Survivors Experience
  2. Recovering From Sex Trafficking
  3. Sex Trafficking Survivor Starts Over
  4. Leaving Street Life for Student Life

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