Serena Was Sexually Exploited, Now She Helps Victims of Human Trafficking
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Serena Franken (35) from Tilburg was abused, raped, and assaulted in her youth. At a young age, she had a partner who manipulated her, gave her drugs, and sexually exploited her. Later, she entered another abusive relationship with a man who wanted to sell her as a sex slave. Approximately five thousand people fall victim to human trafficking every year. Serena now helps other victims share her story. At fifteen, Serena met a man who seemed very…
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