Part 3: The systematic manipulation of attachment in the context of organized crime
In the first two parts of our series, we saw how attachment works in exploitation and human trafficking, how trauma coercive bonding is formed, and how attachment can enable healing. But in some cases, violence, manipulation, and exploitation run so deep that not only trust but also the self is split apart. Organized abuse—such as […]
Part 2: Attachment as the key to helping people exit the sex trade
Part 2 of the blog series on attachment, trauma, and freedom—Why the path out of prostitution and abuse leads through relationships The path to freedom leads through attachment Those who have been trapped in exploitation and abuse have learned that intimacy is dangerous.Many survivors of prostitution, human trafficking, or organized abuse carry a deep mistrust […]
Part 1: Why victims remain in exploitative situations – attachment and control
Part 1 of the blog series on attachment, trauma, and freedom—Why the path out of prostitution and violence leads through relationships When attachment becomes a trap People who have never been in an exploitative or violent relationship often ask themselves, “Why don’t they just leave?”This question is human nature—but it fails to recognize how complex […]
Mission Statement and Quality Standards of Our Work within the Framework of the Alliance “Together Against Human Trafficking (GGMH)”
Quality and professionalism are essential when working with people – especially with those who have already experienced difficult and often traumatic situations in their lives. For this reason, over the past year, we have developed quality standards for our work within the alliance “Together Against Human Trafficking”, in collaboration with external experts and survivors of […]
Former Resident Shares Her Story
A former resident of our shelter shares a part of her life story on the YouTube channel LifeLion in an empathetic way. She talks about her upbringing and how, as a minor, she was pushed into prostitution by her mother. She also shares her life in the red-light district in Germany and how she fought […]
The Nordic Model
What is the Nordic Model? The so-called “Nordic Model” is a legal framework aimed at combating human trafficking and forced prostitution, which is increasingly being demanded as a political solution in the context of prostitution. The Nordic Model is based on the assumption that prostitution is a violation of human rights and makes gender equality […]
Forced prostitution and ritual abuse
Forced prostitution has many facets. One of them is the connection to ritual violence and elite circles.
Can ritual abuse exist?
Ritual abuse – can it really be true? In recent weeks and months, there have been media reports in Germany and Switzerland that ritual abuse is a fantasy of therapists and that they suggest satanic theories to their patients. For example, Jan Böhmermann questioned the issue of ritual abuse in a very ridiculous way in […]
The Super Bowl and forced prostitution
What does the Super Bowl have to do with forced prostitution? The Super Bowl is one of the biggest sporting events of the year. Around 900 million people around the world watch the game, and the revenue generated is over 650 million dollars. In Germany, too, more and more people are getting excited about American […]
Prostitution and its consequences
When women leave prostitution, a slow healing process begins. For us, who have been spared the experiences of prostitutes, it is difficult to imagine the extent of the consequences. We were able to accompany many women on their way out and would like to pass on some of our observations here – supplemented by the […]