Rights 4 Girls
Together, we can stop gender-based violence against young women and girls in the U.S.
Join us in our featured campaign and tell the media there's no such thing as a Child Prostitute.
https://www.change.org/p/stop-using-the-term-child-prostitute
LETTER TO: Associated Press - CNN - New York Times
As major national media outlets, we are asking that you no longer use the term to “child prostitute” to describe children who are bought and sold for sex.
According to research by the Human Rights Project for Girls and The Raben Group, there have been more than 5,000 instances in the past five years when reporters for print, wire, and online outlets have used the phrase “child prostitute,” “child prostitution,” “underage prostitution” or other variations on the phrase.
We understand it is the media’s job to convey a situation or an issue with precision and clarity. “Child prostitute” may seem clear because it conveys the fact that money is exchanged for sex, but it is also potentially misleading because it can suggest consent when none exists, either in the legal sense or in the reality these girls face.
The term “child prostitute” should be replaced by language that clearly represents the factual circumstances of these children.
The following terms provide accurate and precise language about children bought and sold for sex:
• “sex-trafficked child”
• “child sex trafficking victim”
• “commercial sexual abuse” of children
• child who is a victim of “commercial sex abuse”
• “commercially sexually abused” child
All of these terms evoke the elements of coercion and victimization that characterize the condition of children bought and sold for sex. The language here represents an important departure from “prostitute,” a term that can easily convey choice, agency, and criminality to the reader. The language suggested to replace “child prostitute” also correctly comports with federal law recognition of children as victims of trafficking and exploitation, as well as sexual violence.
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.... Leaving Sam's funeral
.... Leaving Sam's funeral -
was one of the most real and difficult things I've faced so far as an adult- realizing that. at this time in my life - how time seems to be flying by- the moments we share are precious.
The reception afterwards was full of warmth... Every one that knew Sam is special, talented - he had a beautiful circle of friends. I am lucky to know them too now.
In pure comic style. And as Sam would want - he'd think it was funny to have a cardboard cut out of him self at His Ex Wife's house.
(With Gertrude and Columbo)
I couldn't help myself -
The intimate service was full of laughter ... and tears.
I was honored to speak - I told the story of how he told PETA that when you donate 10$ sometimes you get a hat. Or for $100 you get a t-shirt. He was sure PETA told him that for all the money he has donated. He was sure he was told - he got Pamela! In hysterics.
Dan Mathews grabbed my arm at a fundraising party and gave me to him.
I am eternally grateful.
I love you Sammy.
Everything you have done and are still doing for Animals- you do for me- Your photo is next to my bed..You remind me to keep up the fight.
I miss you like crazy. I still hear your tender words.
That .. you are proud of me.
And - that being with you 'is like a "warm bubble bath"
You are right.
There are never reasons to hurt anybody.
Stay clear of those ...that make it their life's work.
My beautiful Sammy left this earth.
Sunday
March 8th at 6:18pm
My beautiful Sammy left this earth.
But - life doesn't end.
I feel him next to me.
And how fortunate we all are
that-
his ideas will live on, blossoming now,
Still yet to come -
For the animals, and plant kingdom-
Many seeds
he have been planted - that will improve our lives always continuously.
He communicated with laughter (the highest vibration) like a dolphin.
In his work...
He has touched so many. Made us a laugh and heal. A Genius.
He is
A hero, the toughest man I ever met.
A Bad Ass.
An angel, a true gentleman.
He never complained.
On his sickest days,
he walked me to my car.
Opened doors for me in the rain. Hugged and kissed me.
Told me that I was 'the most special creature on earth' a man every woman can dream of. -
We all adored him.
Kate, Jen - my heart aches with yours.
He taught me about love.
I've never felt so loved.
I'll never settle for less.
You made me promise that..
And -
I'm eternally grateful.
I love you.
Forever
Sammy ... (S + P)
My new life.
My new life.
I have no bad feelings --
I am truly grateful for the love and friendship ... This is always the tricky part...
Forgiveness,
even during the stickiest of times.
I'm loving the adventure of a heart and soul.
It's up and down. I feel a little crazier today than yesterday.
But - riding the wave.
And ... handling with love.
This too shall pass. And -
We'll be stronger for it.
photo by Emma Dunlavey
Yesterday - feeling strong.
Emma and I shooting at hotel, fooling around.
(No more retouching)
We both agreed.
I want to shine...
as I am.
