Between 100,000 and 300,000 children
each year are commercially, sexually exploited in the United
States.
On Father’s
Day of 2006, The Defenders
USA officially launched a campaign that called on good men
across
America to step up and personally
participate in protecting children from sex-traffickers.
It is a campaign by men,
to men, and for men designed to fight the commercial sexual
exploitation of our children.
The Defenders know that prevention
is the key, and the Campaign
is committed to raising awareness,
encouraging public debate,
and reducing demand through education.
Defenders pledge to stand up and speak out, holding other men
accountable for their actions. They educate and protect children
from the dangers of online recruitment by predators. Defenders
refrain from looking at, buying, or collecting pornography, knowing
it is the gateway to child victimization in the commercial sex
industry, and refuse to purchase sexual services.
For more information or to order The Defenders Toolkit containing
resources to help you fight this battle in your own backyard,
please visit www.TheDefendersUsa.org or call us at 1-866-HER-LIFE
for more details.
