Transitioning Times

We have been posting a lot lately about human trafficking, and as more people understand what it is, there is more media coverage.  When you learn more about human trafficking, a byproduct is that you learn more about sex work.  And whether talking about sex work, sexual abuse of children, or human trafficking, pimps come up. I am appalled that people still use this word in a positive way when bragging about their own, or another man's sexual prowess.  Pimps force, that's right, FORCE people, sometimes children, into working for them, through manipulation or fear.  Consider the words you are using: That man sleeps with so many women, he is a criminal who forces children into prostitution!  Not that sexy anymore, is it?

Sexual assault can affect anyone men, women, and unfortunately even children.   Every year, an alarmingly high number of children become victims of sexual assault and many of these children never get the support or assistance they need after such a traumatic occurrence.   In the spirit of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we hope to raise awareness on the importance of educating children, parents, and communities about child sexual abuse prevention, in hopes that far less children are affected by sexual assault. Child sexual abuse can be a devastating event in the life of a child.   Many children are embarrassed, scared, or too confused to come forward with the abuse that has happened to them.   In many cases these children live the majority of their childhood and perhaps the rest of their lives without ever telling about the abuse that has happened to them.   When a child goes on without disclosing abuse it can follow them and affect them even into adul...