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Sex Trafficking
Prevention

Trafficking isn't distant. It's in your neighborhood, on your teen's phone. REIGN equips students to recognize it, resist it, and report it.

40M

individuals trafficked worldwide

$150B

in annual profits for traffickers

63%

of victims were advertised online

The Problem

Trafficking happens closer than you think

Sex trafficking generates roughly $150 billion a year for traffickers, with $99 billion of that coming from commercial sexual exploitation. And the average age of victims? Just 12 to 14 years old.

In today's digital world, traffickers no longer need to be in the same room. Social media, gaming apps, and online platforms have become recruitment grounds. In surveys of underage victims, 63% said they were advertised or sold online.

REIGN's Sex Trafficking Prevention program cuts through the silence with hard facts, survivor-informed insights, and practical safety strategies that teens can use immediately.

REIGN sex trafficking prevention presentation

What teens learn in this program:

  • How traffickers identify and target potential victims
  • Red flags in online relationships and social media
  • Safe ways to respond if approached or threatened
  • How to protect friends who may be at risk
  • Where to report and get help immediately

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is sex trafficking? +

Sex trafficking is a commercial sex act induced by force, fraud, or coercion, or in which a person under 18 is induced to perform such acts. It is modern-day slavery.

Does sex trafficking happen in my community? +

Yes. Trafficking is not a distant problem. It happens in every U.S. state, including small and mid-sized communities like Jefferson City, Missouri. Much of it occurs online.

How are traffickers finding victims? +

In a survey of underage trafficking victims, 63% reported being advertised or sold online. Traffickers increasingly use social media, gaming platforms, and dating apps to recruit.

What is the average age of a sex trafficking victim? +

The average age of sex trafficking victims is 12–14 years old, making teen education critically important for prevention.

What can I do to protect teens from trafficking? +

Education is the most powerful tool. Schedule a REIGN presentation for your school or community, teach teens about digital safety, and know the warning signs.

Crisis Resources

National Human Trafficking Hotline

1-888-373-7888

National DV Hotline

1-800-799-7233

References

  1. World101 from the Council on Foreign Relations. "Human Trafficking in the Global Era." world101.cfr.org. 25 May 2023.
  2. DoSomething.org. "Volunteer for Social Change." dosomething.org. May 2018.
  3. Human Rights First. "Human Trafficking by the Numbers." humanrightsfirst.org. 7 Jan. 2017.
  4. Bouche, Vanessa. "A Report on the Use of Technology to Recruit, Groom and Sell Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Victims." Thorn. thorn.org. Jan. 2015.
  5. Placer County, CA. "The Issue Is … Human Trafficking." placer.ca.gov. Accessed 29 Dec. 2023.

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