Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Safe Harbor Laws

At an organization called change.org, they are petitioning to enact Safe Harbor Laws to protect underage children who have been commercially exploited.

"Safe Harbor laws are that better option. These laws define these sexually exploited children as victims of abuse, help them find protection and support, and grant them immunity from prosecution for prostitution while they are under 18 years of age.
Safe Harbor laws also can increase funding for specialized services like long-term housing, mental health care, educational support, and job training to help these children recover. Thirty-nine states lack these basic Safe Harbor protections – including Texas, Michigan, Nebraska, and Louisiana. Every state can do more to increase services for child victims of sex trafficking." 
-Carolina De Los Rios, PhD
Apart of Polaris Project

To find out more and how you can sign and promote this petition visit HERE.

Thank you for supporting this cause!

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