Share Hope International, a non-profit organization that deals with trafficking and sexual exploitation, released a report this month linking pornography consumption to sex trafficking.
The report, DEMAND, was funded by the US State Department, concluded a 12 month study in four countries, the United States, the Netherlands, Jamaica, and Japan. Researchers found that increasingly sexually saturated societies create a tolerant atmosphere for sexual exploitation.
The sexualization of society creates a demand for sex trafficking - which in turn creates supply. "The market for sex trafficking and sex tourism is just like a shopping mall," explained Linda Smith the founder of Shared Hope International. "Buyers can choose from a variety of human products of various ages and colors, and as long as buyers continue to purchase this human product and facilitators support the market, the shopping mall stays open."
The Internet plays a role in shaping buyers interests. Martin Barillas, a former US diplomat, wrote "The use of the Internet for commercial sex services— particularly pornography and escort services—offers website visitors and owners anonymity and supports an illicit market."
1 in 5 American children who use the Internet have been sexually solicited. 100,000 to 300,000 children are at risk for sex trafficking in the United States. The Internet and pornography influence and drive the modern day slave industry. If that isn't reason enough to keep it away from our children what is?
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