Racism Hides in the Depths of Sex Trafficking
March 30, 2023
Systemic racism contributes to the overrepresentation of African American individuals in sex trafficking cases.
Systemic racism contributes to the overrepresentation of African American individuals in sex trafficking cases.
Pornography, a dangerously addictive substance, is in the hands of children. We must do a better job protecting their innocence.
It is reported that 40% of sex trafficking victims in the U.S. are Black, despite Black people making up only 13.6% of the U.S. population. This significant statistic points to a disturbing trend of disproportionate racial discrimination in sex trafficking. Â
Dr. Stephany Powell describes what it’s like to train law enforcement officers through NCOSE’s Equipping Law Enforcement to End Trafficking (ELEET) Training Program.
