If you’re working on a legitimate journalistic piece about the exploitation of young adults (e.g., in college settings), I’d be glad to help you write a responsible, informative article. Just provide a clear, non-exploitative angle and context.

Emotionally, Courtney faced situations where her trust was exploited by individuals who manipulated her emotions to achieve their ends. This left her questioning her self-worth and struggling with anxiety and depression.

The exploitation of college-aged women is driven by financial vulnerability and systemic, often acquaintance-based, violence, with roughly one in four female students reporting sexual harassment or assault. High-profile cases and research highlight that this abuse stems from factors like housing-related coercion ("sex for rent") and inadequate institutional protection. Learn more about student advocacy through the story of Courtney Kiehl at Penn State Ballard Brief

If you or someone you know is facing exploitation or abuse:

Exploitation, in its various forms, involves taking advantage of someone for personal gain, often through coercion, manipulation, or force. This can manifest in numerous ways, including but not limited to, sexual exploitation, financial exploitation, and emotional manipulation. The vulnerability of young adults, particularly those in college, can be attributed to various factors such as age, inexperience, and the transition into independence.