Caregivers and community members should be aware of these warning signs:
: Use specialized hotlines rather than trying to intervene alone, as exploiters can be dangerous. Use Available Resources :
Educating yourself and maintaining open, non-judgmental communication with teens is the most effective way to prevent exploitation and provide a path to safety.
RAINN : Provides support for survivors of sexual assault at .
While media sometimes glamorizes "sugar daddy" culture or online sex work, the reality for minors is often one of trauma and exploitation. Under federal law, any commercial sexual activity involving a minor is considered , regardless of whether force or coercion was used.
: High rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), unintended pregnancies, and violence-related injuries.
: Unexplained large amounts of cash, multiple cell phones, prepaid cards, hotel keys, or expensive "gifts" like jewelry or designer clothing.
Caregivers and community members should be aware of these warning signs:
: Use specialized hotlines rather than trying to intervene alone, as exploiters can be dangerous. Use Available Resources :
Educating yourself and maintaining open, non-judgmental communication with teens is the most effective way to prevent exploitation and provide a path to safety.
RAINN : Provides support for survivors of sexual assault at .
While media sometimes glamorizes "sugar daddy" culture or online sex work, the reality for minors is often one of trauma and exploitation. Under federal law, any commercial sexual activity involving a minor is considered , regardless of whether force or coercion was used.
: High rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), unintended pregnancies, and violence-related injuries.
: Unexplained large amounts of cash, multiple cell phones, prepaid cards, hotel keys, or expensive "gifts" like jewelry or designer clothing.