Who are we and why have we formed?
1. The CCAT is a voluntary coalition of people from all walks of life who can no longer stay silent and tolerate the oppression and enslavement of people, mainly women and often under-age girls, that exists in our community. These women and children are existing because they are prevented from living life with the freedom they are entitled to as human beings. They are held captive by Traffickers, Brothel Owners, Pimps, Maids (receptionists in a brothel) and by our silence, ignorance and passive acceptance of the problem.
2. The CCAT was formed by a small group of individuals who realised what was happening in their local community. This modern slavery is happening in streets like yours, houses and flats next door to you. It is a hidden and underground business. The problem is perpetuated largely by men, the customers, seeking self gratification at the expense of the freedom of another human being. Croydon is now known to be one of the main entry “ports” for this violated human cargo and has the third largest sex industry in the
3. The CCAT have worked with other professional and established service providers to research the issue in Croydon. We have found that there are at least 100 brothels advertising in the Croydon area. Of these 100 brothels, at least 65 are openly offering sex for sale. Within them, 84% of the women working are likely to have been trafficked. This can also mean they operated by organised trafficking and prostitution rings.
4. The CCAT feel that we have to act to stop this injustice and will use our professional skills, citizen power, advocacy opportunities and our spare time to stop this from continuing in our borough.
