From a survivor of child sexual exploitation:
For example, I have experienced a few organizations who directly work with CSEC [commercial sexual exploitation of children]survivors who have the attitude: "these are helpless girls, they must be rescued and they must be grateful they are being rescued, and if we work with them, and aren't we fabulous for rescuing them." This "rescue" mentality perpetuates the myth that one person or event can "save" a child from exploitation and completely discounts the very determination and skills that have kept her alive. In fact, on average, seven attempts must be made before a survivor fully exits sexual exploitation (the same as domestic violence). CSEC survivors have been betrayed, let down, and lied to most of their lives--often for the material and physical gains of others. Let's ask "Why doesn't he just stop?" instead of "Why doesn't she just leave?"
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For example, I have experienced a few organizations who directly work with CSEC [commercial sexual exploitation of children]survivors who have the attitude: "these are helpless girls, they must be rescued and they must be grateful they are being rescued, and if we work with them, and aren't we fabulous for rescuing them." This "rescue" mentality perpetuates the myth that one person or event can "save" a child from exploitation and completely discounts the very determination and skills that have kept her alive. In fact, on average, seven attempts must be made before a survivor fully exits sexual exploitation (the same as domestic violence). CSEC survivors have been betrayed, let down, and lied to most of their lives--often for the material and physical gains of others. Let's ask "Why doesn't he just stop?" instead of "Why doesn't she just leave?"
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