Protect Thai Children from Online Sex Trafficking

Your generous contributions have played a pivotal role in enabling us to make a tangible difference in the lives of those affected by deeply troubling circumstances. Today, we share with you a case where your support has had a profound impact.

Our dedicated Hug team, in collaboration with local law enforcement, undertook a significant operation that brought to light a disturbing case of child sexual abuse. Our team was originally on a mission to apprehend a male suspect for possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM). During the operation, they discovered a 9-year-old boy inside the accused's residence.

Recognizing the potential risk to the child's welfare, our team initiated immediate coordination with the Child and Family Home Agency. This collaborative effort led to the child being brought to the Children and Family Home Unit for protection and assistance. Social workers and the HUG team conducted joint interviews with the child. These interviews revealed harrowing details of sexual abuse and grooming tactics employed by the offender. Shockingly, the child disclosed that there were five friends who had suffered similar abuses.

Our outreach extended to these five children, coordinating with their respective schools and conducting interviews. These interviews uncovered incidents of indecent abuse and sexual harassment. All six children were taken to the hospital for medical examinations and have since been placed under enhanced welfare protection.

Your support was instrumental in enabling us to respond swiftly and effectively to this crisis. By working hand-in-hand with local agencies and law enforcement, we were able to provide a safe haven for these vulnerable children and facilitate their access to critical support services.

Thank you for joining the fight against child sexual abuse.Your contribution means the world to us, and especially the children we work with. 

The HUG Team

This kind of situation happens to too many children.. 

*Harry found *Lilly through an online platform and started sending messages to groom her. Soon after, Harry convinced Lilly to send explicit material of herself and coerced her to send videos and images to him. Lilly’s mom eventually found out and warned the suspect to stop immediately and then called the police. 

Harry worked hard to groom Lilly and almost convinced her to meet him in person too. Prior to this Lilly was incredibly close to her mom and would confide in her about everything. Unfortunately, since encountering Harry, she now trusts and confides in Harry, disregarding her mom’s previous warnings.

This situation was incredibly difficult for Lilly’s mom and she asked HUG for help to coordinate with the Cyber police to help navigate the situation. In many cases, online exploitation not only impacts the children but also the entire family. 

Thank you for your support so that we can continue not only helping child survivors of exploitation, but also their families. 

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