In 2022, Atlanta’s underground sex trafficking economy was worth an estimated $300 million.

Sexual exploitation occurs in communities every day, yet media portrayals often focus on kidnappings in white vans and back-alley crimes, shaping a skewed perspective of what trafficking really looks like.

The hidden truth is that traffickers often target vulnerable individuals they already know, using manipulation, coercion, and exploitation.

Dismantling these common misconceptions is the first step in addressing sex trafficking. When people recognize the signs, they can take action to protect those at risk, support survivors, and hold traffickers accountable.

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