{"id":1135,"date":"2024-04-04T19:50:29","date_gmt":"2024-04-04T19:50:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.safehouseproject.org\/?p=1135"},"modified":"2024-12-16T17:26:43","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T17:26:43","slug":"child-trafficking-every-2-minutes-a-child-is-sold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.safehouseproject.org\/blog\/child-trafficking-every-2-minutes-a-child-is-sold\/","title":{"rendered":"Child Trafficking – Every 2 Minutes a Child is Sold"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Every 2 minutes<\/strong> a child is sold into trafficking. 4.8 Million<\/strong> people are victims of sex trafficking today. 300,000<\/strong> American children are victims of commercial sexual exploitation each year. The Average age of entry into the commercial sex market is 12 years old<\/strong>. The average victim is held captive for 23.4 months<\/strong> before escaping, dying, or being set free. In the U.S., 1 in 6 reported<\/strong> endangered runaways are believed to be victims of child sex trafficking. Pimps in America earn up to $200,000<\/strong> per year per girl. An estimated 30,000<\/strong> victims of sex trafficking die each year from abuse, disease, torture, and neglect. Over 40%<\/strong> of minor victims of trafficking are first sold by a family member. 1% of victims<\/strong> are ever identified. There are less than 100<\/strong> beds for child victims in the United States.<\/p>\n

We are equipping everyONE<\/strong> to provide refuge for those exiting a trafficking situation and provide them pathways to freedom.<\/p>\n

Join the Safe House Project<\/strong> Movement. Today there are more people in slavery than any other point in history. Our mission is to work collaboratively to provide more places of hope and freedom to those escaping sex slavery. You are part of providing refuge for survivors.<\/p>\n

OUR MISSION<\/h2>\n

Safe House Project\u2019s mission is to increase survivor identification beyond one percent through education, provide emergency services and placement to survivors, and ensure every survivor has access to safe housing and holistic care by accelerating safe house capacity and development across America.<\/p>\n

Our vision is to unite communities to end domestic sex trafficking and restore hope, freedom, and a future to every survivor.<\/p>\n

“I really cannot imagine where I’d be without you, honestly. Thank you for everything. You’ve made such a difference in my life. You’re the embodiment of the things I strive to be, the things I think I will be when I’m more healed. You’re brave and strong and passionate, but also kind and gentle and warm. Thank you for seeing me, for believing in my dreams.” – Jessica[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

Safe House Project<\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]At Safe House Project, we are committed to helping survivors reclaim their lives. If you or someone you know needs assistance, don\u2019t hesitate to reach out<\/a>. You can support our mission to end human trafficking by making a donation today<\/a>. Together, we can make a difference and offer hope to those who need it most.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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