Forced pregnancy and forced marriage are now internationally recognized as war crimes. The International Criminal Court of The Hague in The Netherlands convicted Dominic Ongwen on 61 counts of crimes against humanity and war crimes.
The signs of modern day slavery could range from any of these signs. Living with their employers or being transported from their working site to their living quarters by a “guard.” The living quarters will be cramped and often locked from the outside, with bars on all the windows. Preventing the victims from leaving or escaping.
Thousands of children often in need of guidance and support were cast aside; they were the victims of grooming gangs but were instead persecuted by the community members supposed to look after their wellbeing.
Sexual exploitation starts with grooming, there are six stages of grooming, and it will be worth knowing these stages; if ever you feel you or someone you know might be sexually exploited or groomed.
He was your typical abusive partner; he would shower me with gifts and apologies, telling me that it hurt him more than it hurt me. He would say to me I need to behave and listen to him so that he could stop doing this, as he just wanted to love me and take care of me.
