Repost, deleted b/c no source or link but here we go:
https://www.texastribune.org/2017/02/15/texas-sex-trafficked-teens-often-end-jail/
Link above describes how trafficking victims in Texas can end up in jail. Recently I've seen multiple posts on the sub that have stories related to recent busts of child trafficking rings etc. I can't help but wonder what will happen to the victims who are rescued as many independent investigators have expressed concerns regarding the governments channels for handling children who have no where else to turn. Does anyone have suggestions on how we as citizens can try to ensure that these young people will find safety and not be preyed on once again?
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SoldierofLight ago
Thank you for bringing this up. This has been a concern of mine from the beginning. And now I've learned that many of the support programs (including child protective services and even some social workers themselves) are often part of the sex trafficking rings, where can these victims go? And the suspected number of victims is mind boggling! They're going to need longterm and extensive emotional therapy and possibly also physical therapy for their injuries. They'll also need homes, clothing, schooling, food, etc. And love. Lots of unconditional, safe love. And how will they not have major trust issues? Due to the sheer number of people who will need assistance, I think we all need to be prepared to help in ways that right now we can't even imagine. The adult victims will be starting over, and they may not have family available to them. As for the children, sadly, we can't assume that their families will be financially equipped to help them sufficiently. Also, recovering damages from civil suits takes an enormous amount of time and resources. That's the average civil suit. THESE victims will be fighting against the most powerful people on the planet who have nearly unlimited resources. It won't be much faster or easier for class action lawsuits, either. We as citizen investigators may have another important role to fulfill after the victims are rescued-- we may have to fight just as hard for their recovery.