Content Warning: Child Sexual Exploitation
Voices of the Exploited tells the stories of survivors of child sexual exploitation. From the targeting and grooming stage to manipulation and exploitation, the story shows how quickly a perpetrator can trap a child in exploitation. This film reveals the deceptive tactics of perpetrators, who often convince a child they are in a kind and loving relationship in order to exploit their emotional investment. It shows how support systems are shut down and victims are manipulated into thinking they are at fault.
The video follows a girl, surrounded by stories of the exploited, getting increasingly stressed, with the pace of the video intensifying as stories of exploitation worsen. The girl runs, trying to escape, until she finds hope at Link to Change and gets the help she so desperately needs.
Our film intends to teach our community about the devastating realities of child sexual exploitation that is happening on our doorstep. through this education, we hope that signs can be recognised sooner.
As a small charity, there was no budget for the creation of this video. Storyboards were scribbles in notebooks, scripts were read by friends via voice notes, and video was filmed with a plucky camera and the streets outside our office.
This film is raw, authentic, and true to the experiences of the young people Link to Change supports.
Our film closes with a direct quote from a child Link to Change has saved from exploitation:
“I know people who need your help.”
Link To Change is a charity that supports children and young people between the ages of 7-26 who are at risk of or victims of exploitation. We provide 1-2-1 holistic support, early intervention, awareness raising sessions and targeted group work sessions as well as outreach work. Our support is ongoing meaning we only close a case when the young person is ready.
Our vision is of a world where everyone can live free from exploitation.
Our staff use the children and young people's understanding, knowledge and awareness to create change within them. This change could be behavioural, social or cultural. This includes exploring support around healthy relationships and self-esteem.
Our youth participation programme is essential to ensuring we are a youth led organisation. Young people are involved in designing and reviewing our services. This involvement provides an opportunity to build upon their self-esteem, confidence and gives them the knowledge that they are using their experiences to help others.
We align with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:
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