Consider Before Consuming The Reality of Trafficking on OnlyFans
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Jan 15, 2025 Megan Lundstrom, Director of the Resilience Fund at Polaris and founder of The Avery Center, dives into the complexities of trafficking on OnlyFans. She discusses how the platform's portrayal of empowerment often masks exploitation risks, revealing how traffickers prey on vulnerable individuals. Megan highlights the importance of consent and the dire need for better protections on such platforms. Additionally, she sheds light on the supportive role of the Resilience Fund in aiding survivors, emphasizing a systemic approach to combat these issues effectively.
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Resilience Fund Impact
- Polaris' Resilience Fund provides direct cash assistance to trafficking survivors, aiming to create stability.
- Initial results show a significant decrease in survivors needing exploitative work to make ends meet.
Economic Vulnerability and Trafficking
- Economic instability and lack of opportunities are major vulnerabilities to trafficking.
- Traffickers exploit these vulnerabilities with promises of solutions and provision.
OnlyFans Content Shift
- OnlyFans, while initially marketed to various content creators, now primarily hosts sexually explicit content.
- This shift has raised concerns about exploitation and safety on the platform.