CHILD TRADE VICTIMS
Not Just Money, They Need Love
It may be difficult to rely on families to ensure that children are protected from trafficking. If so, it is also important to have a community support system.
Victim of child trafficking, TA (16), is attending salon training at a safe house in Jakarta on Thursday (12/1/2023).
TA’s (16) wish to always have snacks while at school was relatively fulfilled because her mother gave her a pocket money of Rp 50,000 (US$3.23) every day. The teenager from Depok, West Java, never bothered her parents with requests that cost much money. She was even diligent in saving money.
TA’s mother works as an employee of a private company in Cikarang, Bekasi regency, West Java. Her stepfather owns a food stall. They are not a rich family, but their needs are met.
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