sexual exploitation

In the Booth with Ruth – DublinCallGirl

“It is a terrifying world to not have a voice and inside be screaming, so be strong for all these silent women and girls and give them a strong, loud voice,” says DublinCallGirl, a former escort from Ireland. In her interview, she explains what led her into prostitution and how it isn’t as black and white as being either a ‘choice’ or being trafficked.

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How did you become involved in supporting the abolition of prostitution?

I worked as an escort for nearly five years from my early twenties. During this time I was very open minded about the whole thing, and very much on the side of it being empowering and a confidence booster. The effects it left me with I still struggle with every day. I made my choice. I can live with and conquer the consequences. However, I cannot sit by and see women and girls get exploited who made no choice to be there, or were lured, coerced or otherwise exploited and taken advantage of. There is a very special place in hell for the people who profit from sexual abuse, and I will always be on the side of the vulnerable. Always. If being on the side of the vulnerable means being an abolitionist, so be it.

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In the Booth with Ruth – Kimberly Benson, Human Trafficking Survivor / Anti-Human Trafficking Advocate

Human trafficking survivor, anti-human trafficking advocate and co-founder of A Bridge of Hope, Kimberly Benson, openly shares the horrific circumstances she found herself in and how someone was able to sell her to another human being. Hers is a story of hope, strength, determination and courage.

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How did you become involved in the movement against human trafficking, sex trafficking, and sexual exploitation? 

My passion stems from being a victim once myself. When I was 18, I thought I knew it all – enough to keep me from trouble, but didn’t know that trouble would come looking for me. I left home to live on my own. After having been in several negative and abusive relationships, I was all alone. A young lady and I became friends. She was the best, was always there, encouraged me, bought me clothes, took me to get my hair and nails done. We were great friends.

She came to me one evening and asked me if I wanted to go to a house party. This was my first adult party, so I dressed up, put on the make-up, and was so excited. We drove there in my car. I didn’t…

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In the Booth with Ruth – Dina Leah, Survivor of Sexual Exploitation and Anti-Exploitation Author

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What inspired you to write about sexual exploitation?

I was inspired to write about sexual exploitation because of my experiences as a teenage runaway who was forced to rely on sexual favors in order to obtain the necessaries of life: food, shelter, safety from the violence of the streets and from other predators, even a place to take a shower, a ride to another town, a job.

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