Behind the Bright Lights
Behind the Bright Lights
Topic
Strip Club
Overview
Sophia recently graduated from high school and is pursuing her passion for dance and entertainment. While searching for opportunities, she finds a job at a strip club where the owner promises that she will only perform dance and that the workplace is safe and secure. Believing the opportunity is legitimate, Sophia accepts the job. However, is the owner’s promise true, or is there a hidden danger behind the offer?
Purpose
To raise awareness about how entertainment-related job opportunities can be used to deceive, manipulate, and exploit vulnerable individuals through sex trafficking.
Copyright and License
Strip Club: Behind the Bright Lights — Human and Cat Versions
Written by: Byeol Park; Dominique Roe-Sepowitz Illustrations by: James Lopez
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