The non-stop increase in sexual violence and demand for human trafficking in the U.S. and specifically San Antonio is a sad commentary of society’s growing culture of sexual disrespect.

We hope that increased awareness of the significance of this epidemic will help people find their voices and join advocates that are already fighting this battle.

This is a problem that affects everyone – whether or not they realize it – and is a problem that is far too big to ignore.

Angela Peña is an ambassador for The Rape Crisis Center.