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Looking back at the 18 months of my victimization by a “guerilla pimp” (most abusive type of pimp), I have to make an honest decision in regard to my actions.  While under...

Although I never physically or psychological abused any of the girls in my “stable,” I am considered a criminal.  Under the direction of my pimp, I upheld the rules and maintained control. ...

Last week I wrote on the realities of the “bottom girl.” This person has been heavily manipulated to become the pimp’s right hand man.  Will you stop for a second just to...

Language, norms and roles are some of the basic elements of culture. The “life” or the “game” is the subculture of sex trafficking. Within this subculture, prostitution is one of the obvious...

Shamere McKenzie once believed her hopes of becoming an attorney were shattered. However, as the Policy Assistant at Shared Hope International she is now empowered to pick up the broken pieces and...