{"id":2239,"date":"2023-08-03T15:04:16","date_gmt":"2023-08-03T20:04:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dayone.gocopilot.org\/?page_id=2239"},"modified":"2024-01-17T08:26:31","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T14:26:31","slug":"trafficking","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dayoneservices.org\/trafficking\/","title":{"rendered":"Trafficking & Exploitation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Exploitation occurs when someone uses their power over another person for their own advantage to seek sexual and\/or labor acts. This often stems from people in positions of privilege using their social status and standing over younger people (teacher, landlord, probation officers, community leaders, bosses).  This exchange does not necessarily need to be money, but even a place to stay, clothes, drugs, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exploitation Is Rooted in Power and Control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As with all forms of violence, exploitation is rooted in gaining power and control over another person. It does not require that someone physically forces, physically abuses, or physically restrains you. You\u2019re not in a position to give consent and it doesn\u2019t matter whether or not you\u2019re receiving payment. Being exploited is never a choice or voluntary action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re a youth under 24 who has been forced into sex work or sexually exploited, there is now No Wrong Door for you in Minnesota. You are the victim of criminal activity and by law, will now receive the healing support you deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day One can help to find services for victims of exploitation such as:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n