How can one in good conscience let exploiters and sexual predators off the hook by not holding accountable those who prey on and exploit the marginalized for the profit of others?
“If it was easy, everyone would leave this life in a heartbeat.” An in-depth look at what prevents women from being able to exit the sex trade and how social systems can create pathways toward change.
Since the vast majority of women and girls in the Life experience some type of trauma in their early childhood years, they are prime targets for sexual exploitation later in life.
What is inherently harmful is being passed off by Hollywood as a glamorous lifestyle of choice, says Rebecca Bender, who was trafficked for nearly six years. This causes the myths about prostitution to proliferate.
The bill addresses issues with the old laws that abolitionists and those seeking decriminalization found problematic. But taken in its entirety, both sides of this reform effort are worried it will worsen dangers and force some women into a “darker market.”
Three U.S. states are reconsidering or halting abortion laws. Also this week, in Afghanistan a new law may prevent the protections of women who are victims of violence.
As Canada prepares for a year of consideration of the late-December ruling by the Supreme Court to decriminalize prostitution, advocates on both sides are gearing up for this hot-button issue.
Lloyd’s of London has appointed its first ever female chief executive. Also this week, many mothers in Cameroon are still using hot irons or stones to flatten their daughters’ breasts.
Chicago will train its police officers to better respond to cases of domestic violence. Also this week, a new study indicates that almost two-thirds of female journalists face harassment.
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