Press Release: Stop Child Rape For Profit

PLANS TO MOBILIZE LOCAL CHURCHES SETS FORTH INITIATIVE TO END THE RAPING OF CHILDREN FOR PROFIT IN PHOENIX

Peoria, AZ – Stop Child Rape for Profit, Inc., today announced the formation of a non-profit corporation, the “StreetLight” project, to stop the prostitution of children in the Phoenix valley This new organization was formed with strong support from Christ’s Church of the Valley (CCV).

On January 27, 2009 the group will launch StreetLight, a program to rescue children who have been forced into prostitution. The group will acquire 40 acres in Maricopa County to build transition housing for children being rescued from exploitation. The homes will provide a secure environment for the children to heal.

By working as partners with national and local authorities, the group plans to disrupt the cycle of victimization of children involved in prostitution. When removed from the streets, these kids will have a chance to rebuild their future through physical, social, emotional, and spiritual healing.

Teenagers and children are being recruited from shopping malls, the Internet, and other social and public gatherings. The Phoenix valley is a hotbed for child prostitution while the demand for underage sex for hire is growing. A common trend in the prostitution of children involves taking the child far from home to avoid immediate detection and decreases the chance of the child returning home.

Child prostitution is the most overlooked form of child exploitation in the United States. Warm-weather states like Arizona are experiencing an alarming rate of child prostitutes. Arizona’s mild climate attracts pimps, madams, and others seeking to exploit children for their own gain. The average age of entry into child prostitution is 14 years old while some victims are as young as 9 years old.

Larrie Fraley, associate pastor at CCV and supporter of Stop Child Rape for Profit, said, “Acting together, churches have the resources to end one of the darkest social and moral issues in our society. It is time for our churches to lead the fight against this plague!”

“We are confident that many churches, temples and synagogues will join the fight to end sex trafficking of children –one of the most violent and unconscionable crimes committed in this country,” Fraley said.

Child Rape For Profit Inc. is headquartered at 7007 W. Happy Valley Road in Peoria, AZ. Contact us if you have any questions at 623.298.2894 or visit us online at www.JoinStreetLight.com.