Behind closed doors, there appears to be a wide range of different types of sexual exploitation. [“Sexual exploitation] is the abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust for sexual purposes” (US Legal). Young people are generally a target. There are many more cases of child sexual exploitation than any other, because girls, especially, are too young to recognize when they are being exploited. Culturally, sexual exploitation causes people to be protected because it is not accepted. Individuals choose to ignore certain conversations and issues just because it is uncomfortable to discuss and address them. Sometimes sexual exploitation can be committed by those we care about most. This is where most sexual exploitation happens because it is much easier to approach someone you have a strong relationship with, rather than trying to attract someone who has never seen you before. In relationships, this happens quite often. Cultural feelings about sexual exploitation often dictate feelings about sexual abuse. It is the exact reason why there is a huge industry for these illegal acts, because no one knows or wants to know the dangers that ordinary people are going through. Human trafficking is an important part of sexual exploitation, but it is not limited to the injustice of violating the emotional and physical nature of others. By looking at different cases of sexual exploitation, it will become clear why it happens so often and where it happens. The most important concept to recognize is why people who were raped didn't tell anyone about it. This is because they feel they will bring shame to their family and everyone they know. Areas of poverty are more likely to... middle of paper... strangers, listen to your gut feelings, remember that you can say no, block people who behave inappropriately when they talk to you, and don't walk away from only if you are taking drugs and alcohol (Buckinghamshire).. If you think a loved one or close friend is a victim of sexual exploitation, it is important to look out for the signs and contact someone if they are concerned. Some of the warning signs of sexual exploitation include having an older boyfriend/girlfriend, staying out late or disappearing from home for long periods of time, being secretive about what the individual is doing and who they are with and receiving calls/text messages from strangers asking to meet up (Buckinghamshire). Sexual exploitation is everywhere and can happen to anyone. The most important note to keep in mind is to reduce the rate of vulnerability you place yourself in.