The perception of what trafficking victims look like can often jump to mind: young, foreign, female. There are many victims of trafficking like her, but she’s not the only one. Men and boys can be trafficked, too.
Complex social issues like sex trafficking need multi-faceted solutions that include protection, prosecution, and prevention. Can we solve it?
The issue of sex trafficking is not a myth, but there are myths about sex trafficking. If you want to get involved in helping to rescue victims, start with factual information supported by anti-trafficking experts and survivor-led organizations.
Sex trafficking is often misunderstood. It’s not just about transport or captivity—many victims are manipulated without physical confinement. And the idea of “consent”? It’s a myth when fear and power imbalances are at play. Discover the shocking truths behind these myths and why consent is never as simple as it seems.
We’re not claiming all porn is nonconsensual. Some is and some isn’t, and when you watch it there’s no way to know which is which.
