Publications
Acceptable Victims
Forthcoming memoir written by GEMS founder Rachel Lloyd chronicling her experiences as a victim and survivor of commercial sexual exploitation as a teen in Europe, and her journey as an impassioned advocate for survivors in New York City and across the country. To be published by Harper Collins in 2010.
From Victim to Survivor, From Survivor to Leader
Written by GEMS founder Rachel Lloyd based on interviews and contributions from GEMS members, this white paper explores the importance of leadership programming and opportunities for commercially sexually exploited and trafficked young women and girls.
Breaking the Silence
Published in collaboration with the girls of GEMS, this high-quality printed book explores commercial sexual exploitation through personal stories, poems, and artwork by survivors. The first book of its kind in the country, Breaking the Silence represents the opportunity for sexually exploited and trafficked girls to share their experiences, pain, fears and hopes for the future and finally have their voices heard. Click here for a preview of the book
Helpful Studies
Estes, J. & Weiner, N.A. (2001). The Commercial Sexual Exploitaion of Children in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Executive Sumnary (Of the U.S. National Study). Philadelphia, PA
Westat. (2007). New York Prevalence Study of Commercially Sexually Exploited Children. New York: Gregg, Petta, Bernstein, Eisen & Quinn.
Web Resources
Prostitution Research and Education Website
Lola Greene Baldwin Foundation for Recovery
