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Bearing the Burden: Mothers Trapped in Sex Trafficking

Bearing the Burden: Mothers Trapped in Sex Trafficking

"Bearing the Burden: Mothers Trapped in Sex Trafficking" sheds light on how traffickers target single mothers, exploiting their vulnerabilities with promises of love and protection. Statistics reveal that a significant percentage of sex trafficking victims are mothers, facing extra challenges due to their caregiving responsibilities. The post shares Imani's story, a single mother trapped in exploitation despite her efforts to provide for her children.

Getting Cozy for a Cause: Join Us in Ending Sex Trafficking from the Comfort of Your Couch

Getting Cozy for a Cause: Join Us in Ending Sex Trafficking from the Comfort of Your Couch

Snuggling up on your couch can be a powerful act of solidarity in our mission to end sex trafficking. With winter settling in and many of us spending our free time catching up on books, TV shows, and movies, now is the perfect time to hunker down and gain some new knowledge and perspective. By immersing yourself in books and movies, participating in virtual discussions, and supporting organizations actively engaged in the cause, you become a crucial part of the movement.

Sex Trafficking and Women of Color

Sex Trafficking and Women of Color

Black women and other women of color, have historically been ignored, or pushed to the side in the name of progress. We must acknowledge the harm of cultural factors and generational trauma in the sex trade in order to prioritize and protect women of color, which will in turn protect all women.

Food Insecurity & Sexual Exploitation

Food Insecurity & Sexual Exploitation

Extreme poverty is a common theme in many survivors’ stories, and extreme poverty often comes with a lack of basic needs such as food, a safe place to live, and other basic necessities. When a victim of sexual exploitation resorts to trading sex to meet basic needs, it’s called survival sex. Over the 12+ years that REST has been in operation, we’ve heard innumerable stories from survivors who have engaged in survival sex just to meet their basic needs.