Buyers Learn the Human Cost | Portland News

In Portland, Oregon, a bold new approach is reshaping how society tackles sex trafficking: men arrested for buying sex are invited to attend an eight-hour “John School” class instead of facing criminal charges. This program, run by the EPIK Project with local police, focuses on accountability and education, featuring powerful survivor testimonies and legal consequences to confront the human cost of demand. Designed as a turning point, it challenges participants to reflect on their motivations and choose a different path — all while offering a chance to clear their records and avoid the long-term damage of a criminal record. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fb4e64c7b258ba88