Child Sexual Abuse

As part of our human trafficking glossary project, we’re sharing an entry on child sexual abuse (CSA) written by Langit Siregar, a Global Studies Experiential Intern at St James Research Centre. During her time in Scotland, Langit researched CSA as a grave violation of children’s rights, examining its many forms—from contact abuse to online exploitation—and its profound, lasting impact on survivors. Her work highlights the global prevalence of CSA, the dynamics between victims and perpetrators, and the difficulty of detection, especially when abuse leaves no visible signs.

Langit also explores the links between CSA, child sexual exploitation (CSE), and modern slavery, showing how early abuse can increase vulnerability to trafficking. She examines the growing threat of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in the digital age, where victims can be re-victimised each time such material is shared. Her entry concludes with prevention and response strategies—spanning education, legislation, community vigilance, and online safety—reminding us that protecting children requires action at every level of society.

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Did You Know? Local Spotlight - Human Trafficking Awareness Month

Did you know that the Daughter Project Girls Home is Kern County’s ONLY residential program for young survivors of human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation? We serve up to 10 girls at a time between the ages of 12 and 17 right here in our community… caring for their needs on multiple levels. These children deserve immediate comprehensive care, and that is what our team strives to provide 24 hours a day.

Human trafficking takes many forms, and, yes, our children are at risk.

'Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act. Every year, millions of men, women, and children are trafficked worldwide – including right here in the United States.’

Someone recently asked me how we measure success. Caring for children comes with a great deal of responsibility. The manner in which we measure success is not unlike how many of you do… an improved grade on a report card, a safe and healthy child, future thinking and goal setting, and the ability to thrive in a family setting.

After almost 6 years at our present location, we are very excited to transition our program to a semi-rural location with ample space to heal and grow.

Thank you for making this possible for young girls who are as precious to God as our own!

Happy Thanksgiving!

We thought it would be fun to share some of the things our girls being cared for at the Daughter Project Girls Home in Kern County are thankful for this year. Holiday times can be especially difficult to be away from family so we work extra hard to provide a festive holiday with opportunities for reflection, positivity and growth.

The young girl whose ’turkey’ is pictured here is mostly thankful for all of the individuals in her life… including family, friends, and team members. Others stated they were thankful for their mothers, not being homeless, being able to enjoy life and simply being alive.

To all of you who are a part of Global Family & the Daughter Project, we thank you for believing that these girls are as precious to God as our own!

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families!