⚠️ Kids sex trafficked from their own bedroom? How to keep them safer


Hello Reader,

We all want to believe our children are safe, especially when they're in their own bedrooms. But the reality of child sex trafficking has drastically changed, and it's happening closer to home and more often than you might think.

This week we honor World Day Against Trafficking in Persons with our newest article, Think Your Child Is Safe? What You Need to Know About the New Sex Trafficking. You’ll learn:

  • Why today’s kids are more vulnerable to sex trafficking than ever before.
  • How AI is being used to trap innocent children.
  • The role of pornography in fueling child sex trafficking.
  • Myths that put your child at risk and how to counter them.
  • 6 Actionable steps you can take to protect your family today.

You’ll also read stories of real kids–kids whose parents had no idea they were in danger. Those parents were caught off guard, but you don’t have to be.

We’re here to help you keep up. Knowledge is power!

Warmly,

Kristen

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