Overview
"You pimp. You trafficker. You should be locked away forever."I sat in a federal courtroom listening as those words were used to define young men I personally mentored-facing serious charges tied to human trafficking, sex trafficking, and organized crime.But I knew something the courtroom didn't.I knew that world.Because I had lived it.Before becoming a mentor, speaker, and advocate, I was part of the very pimping and prostitution subculture often discussed in criminal justice, human trafficking prevention, and anti-trafficking efforts-yet rarely understood from the inside.In that moment, I realized something critical: The story being told was incomplete.And without the full story, we are not solving the problem-we are repeating it.This book is not written to excuse harm.It is written to expose reality.From the inside.This is not a "how-to" guide.This is not a surface-level overview of human sex trafficking.This is a raw, honest exploration of the mindset, environment, and lived experiences behind sexual exploitation, street culture, and survival in underserved communities across America.It bridges the gap between: - Lived experience and policy- Street reality and criminal justice reform- Prevention, intervention, and rehabilitationInside this book, you'll gain insight into: - How sex trafficking and exploitation can be normalized at a young age- The psychology behind decision-making in high-risk environments- The connection between poverty, trauma, and exploitation- The cycle of incarceration, reentry, and recidivism- Why many anti-trafficking strategies fail to address root causesOut of eight of my closest friends, only four of us are still alive.This is not a game.It never was.And staying silent is not an option.If we truly want to disrupt modern-day slavery, reduce incarceration, and build effective violence prevention and youth intervention strategies, we must be willing to understand every side of the issue-not just the parts that make us comfortable.This book is for: - Educators and school leaders- Mentors and youth development professionals- Social workers and service providers- Criminal justice and legal professionals- Reentry and workforce development programs- Advocates working in human trafficking awareness and preventionIf you're ready for truth over comfort-this book belongs in your hands.
- | Author: Armand King
- | Publisher: Bowker
- | Publication Date: October 17, 2019
- | Number of Pages: 292 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Paperback
- | ISBN-10: 0578596245
- | ISBN-13: 9780578596242
