The silent struggle: Why it’s difficult for parents of sex trafficking victims to talk about it
Parents of child victims of sex trafficking suffer in silence due to societal stigma, intimidation from traffickers, lack of understanding, and the complexity of legal processes. Breaking this silence necessitates a shift in societal perspective towards empathy, actively raising awareness, destigmatizing sex trafficking, and providing support systems, thus allowing parents to openly share their experiences and encouraging societal action against sex trafficking.