Aiden Brooks

Aiden is experiencing sexual exploitation within the context of their employment. Customers have solicited Aiden for sexual services, and their manager has told them not to refuse customers. Their Purpose could be considered sexual exploitation, meaning there is an element of sex trafficking taking place. However, this is not the whole story — read on! 

Aiden's exploitation is also connected to their employment at The Night Owl. Their manager uses their position of authority and Aiden's need for employment income to pressure them to accept sexual requests from customers. Aiden feels they need to continue working despite what is happening because they need the income. This creates an element of labour trafficking with the Purpose of forced labour. This isn't the whole story yet, though. Try one more! 

Mixed-type trafficking is most often comprised of simultaneous sex trafficking and labour trafficking. Aiden's situation includes sexual exploitation as well as forced labour within the employment relationship. Their manager uses their position of authority and Aiden's need for income to pressure them to continue working under conditions they do not feel able to refuse. Aiden therefore has two Purposes of exploitation: sexual exploitation and forced labour, making this a case of mixed-type trafficking. You got it!