Sex trafficking as it relates to Gen Z’s and Millennials

In the age of social media. Sex trafficking is a serious issue that affects individuals of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. Social media platforms can be used by traffickers to target, recruit, and exploit vulnerable individuals, including Gen Z’s and millennials.

Some ways that sex trafficking can relate to Gen Z’s and millennials in the age of social media include:

* Online grooming: Traffickers may use social media to build relationships with young people, gain their trust, and eventually manipulate them into engaging in sexual activities.

* False promises: Traffickers may use social media to lure young people with false promises of modeling contracts, jobs, or other opportunities that seem appealing.

* Sharing explicit content: Traffickers may coerce or manipulate young people into creating and sharing explicit content, which can be used for blackmail or sold online.

* Online advertising: Traffickers may use social media to advertise sexual services, often disguising them as legitimate offers.

It’s important for Gen Z’s and millennials to be aware of these risks and know how to protect themselves online. This includes being cautious when interacting with strangers online, DO NOT share personal information or explicit content, and reporting suspicious activity to authorities. Additionally, parents, educators, and social media platforms themselves can play a role in educating young people about online safety and taking steps to prevent sex trafficking on their platforms

Sex trafficking is a serious human rights violation that affects millions of people around the world, especially women and children. Gen Z and Millennials are the generations most at risk of being exploited by sex traffickers, as they are more likely to use social media and online platforms, where traffickers can lure them with false promises, threats, or manipulation. Sex trafficking can also have long-term physical, psychological, and social consequences for the survivors, such as trauma, stigma, disease, addiction, and poverty.

If you want to learn more about sex trafficking and how to prevent it, you can visit Polaris, a nonprofit organization that works to end human trafficking and support survivors. You can also call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or text HELP to 233733 if you or someone you know needs help.

PRes1 love our Gen Z’s and Millennials.  PLEASE BE AWARE AS IT CAN TO HAPPEN YOU. 

PREs1 and Tik4TaT Research Team, 2024