By Kathy Hatem
Walk into a counselor’s office with the goal of addressing a problem, and it’s not uncommon to hear that the solution is often found by identifying the “root” of the problem.
In the United States and abroad, there is an epidemic of child sexual exploitation impacting the lives of untold millions. In fact, decades of government funding, policy, prevention-based programs and services have been allocated to combat and better ensure the safety of youth; yet, the problem continues to flourish.
Perhaps, many of these well-intended efforts are missing the mark by turning a blind eye to the “root” of the issue – the role pornography plays as a fueling factor in child exploitation and abuse. “The viewing of obscene pornographic content is the primary gateway to the purchase of women and children being exploited and sold commercially for sex”...