About
Lawfully Speaking is a free, self-paced, informative course that takes a deeper look at sexual exploitation: how it happens, how it's been understood across history, how the law responds, and how both the exploitation and the legal system impact people. You’ll explore key terms and concepts, hear stories about landmark legal cases, learn to differentiate and recognize types of exploitation, and examine global and local legal frameworks. Most importantly, this course aims to reframe outdated narratives and systems and provide ground for innovative thoughts and approaches to addressing these urgent social issues. Disclaimer: This course DOES NOT offer legal advice. Nothing here should be taken as legal guidance or a substitute for speaking to a qualified professional. If you suspect that you or someone you know is being sexually exploited, please immediately reach out to a legal or crisis line professional. You deserve safety, support, and accurate legal help. Some images, graphs, and videos used in this course are sourced from public or third-party materials. We do not claim ownership or copyright over them. All such materials are used for educational, non-commercial purposes only under fair use/fair dealing principles.