Think it’s only girls who are trafficked for sex? While the majority of victims are female, boys can also fall prey to sexual exploitation. By some estimates, 1 in 10 victims of sexual exploitation is male.

Since a grooming process is usually a critical piece of a trafficker’s strategy, teaching kids to spot warning signs is huge. Being inclusive in how we talk about victims can also help, as it reduces the stigma of boys and men coming forward.

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