Sex Trafficking – Breaking Free
Sex traffic. At KMOJ, we’re not letting it hide. We are pleased to present two hours of programming about people in our community trying to end it. We are proud that last year’s program on sex trafficking won a first place award from the Minnesota Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists in the special projects category.
In the hour about men, you’ll hear that men are not just joining the fight to end sex trafficking, but holding themselves and each other accountable. Community leaders look deep within themselves and their personal histories to examine the causes of commercial sexual exploitation. They challenge each other to do better for women and kids who need help and support. They acknowledge their need for help and support too.
Here are links to people and places you heard in the program.
Men
A Call to Men says stereotypes about masculinity can keep men from having healthy relationships. It asks men to do more to fight sexual violence.
The survivor-led non-profit Breaking Free has enlisted Building Peaceful Community to run men’s groups. In those groups, men learn about the impact of their decision to pay for sex. After participating, many men join the fight to end sex trafficking.
Men As Peacemakers is a statewide group with a mission to end sexual violence against women and children. It works with schools, sports organization and faith communities to teach youth about dignity and respect for all. It is also building the Men and Masculine Folks Network so that communities can learn from each other.
An annual conference led by KMOJ’s own Sam Simmons works on supporting families and communities through introspection and understanding history. The conference is called Black Men Healing.