SEXUAL EXPLOITATION & ABUSE ADVOCACY
Exploitation in Washington Sate
Sex trafficking doesn't always look like the movie or media stereotypes. Exploitation can be as simple as trading sex for money, clothing, or a place to stay. If a person is being forced or coerced in any way, if they feel like they don't have any other options, it's exploitative.
Quick Facts
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The average age that a child enters "the life" is 13 years old.
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Of youth who are homeless, 58.7 of LGBT youth and 33.4% of heterosexual youth are being sexually exploited.
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27% of traffickers are female.
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Trafficking affects people of all genders-approximately 28% of trafficking survivors are male
Services Include:
Emotional Support
Medical Advocacy
Safety Planning
Information & Referrals
Court Accompaniment
Support Groups
Safer Sex Kits (Morning After Pills, Condoms, Pregnancy Tests, etc.)
Civil Legal Aid
Community Education
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