True Stories of Human Trafficking Shine Spotlight on Evil Hiding in Plain Sight

 Buena Vista, CO, September 29, 2022 — Human trafficking happens everywhere, from the suburbs and rural communities to the big cities and border towns, and its effects are devasting. According to anti-human trafficking advocate John DiGirolamo, the average age of entry is 12-14 for girls and 11-13 for boys. And the life expectancy of a human trafficking victim is just seven years.

But there are survivors, and DiGirolamo shares extraordinary, personal accounts based on actual events in his eye-opening new book, It’s Not About the Sex: True Stories of Human Trafficking from a Law Enforcement Officer, a Survivor, a Brothel Madam, and an Advocate.

“If you have wondered how people are exploited into the sex trade and how they recover, then you will find this book detailing several enthralling stories to be a fascinating read,” DiGirolamo said.

Character viewpoints in the book include:

- Ronald, who is with a law enforcement task force. Compelling case files are brought to life through an insider’s view into the sex trafficking underworld and how criminals are brought to justice.

- Angela, who was 5 years old when she was sold by her family. Her captivating story of familial trafficking focuses on this survivor’s tale of perseverance and healing in the face of adversity.

- Jessica, who was raped and later becomes an escort, porn star and brothel madam. She reveals how and why she got into the business. Join her journey of redemption and recovery to exit the life.

- Jenelle, who is a passionate advocate for minors who have been sexually exploited. Several eye-opening stories are profiled, showing how this crime happened and their transformation from victim to survivor.

Also included are valuable tips to help readers recognize and stop human trafficking.

“It is well within our capacity to inform others about human trafficking, call authorities when we observe something that looks suspicious, or volunteer in our communities,” DiGirolamo wrote in the book’s introduction.

About the Author

John DiGirolamo is a critically acclaimed author, speaker and anti-human trafficking advocate. John wrote the book It’s Not About the Sex because he believes that human trafficking is one of the most underreported issues of our day, that cuts across all economic, social, racial and political boundaries. He focused on stories from rural and suburban America, seeking to shine a light on and create awareness of the evils of human trafficking. John is also the author of It's Not About the Badge: Real Cops, Real Stories, Join Their Journey.