Epstein survivor Liz Stein speaks out: ‘Our courage is contagious’

Understanding of Sex Trafficking - The common perception of sex trafficking, often influenced by media portrayals, is inaccurate and fails to reflect the mundane reality of the crime [1][3] - Many victims, even well-educated individuals, may not initially recognize their experiences as sex trafficking until they learn more about it from anti-trafficking movements [2][11][12] - Sex trafficking is not always about underage victims; young women are also targeted [8] Survivor Advocacy and Justice - Survivors are uniting to compile a list of individuals involved in the Epstein world, aiming to serve justice and support future victims [14][15] - Survivors express frustration that their voices are not being heard by institutions like the Department of Justice and the White House [16][17] - Survivors are calling for transparency and accountability regarding the handling of the Epstein case, particularly concerning the "sweetheart deal" in Florida [17][18] Political and Cultural Shift - The issue of sex trafficking should be viewed as a crime, not a political issue, requiring a cultural shift in perception and response [21] - There is a need to focus on survivors and hold perpetrators and enablers accountable [22] - The lack of attention and support from political leadership is a significant problem, hindering progress in addressing sex trafficking [20][21]