Modern Slave

Gaia was groomed, abused and enslaved – but then she fought back

Gaia Cooper is just 14 years old when she is groomed by a criminal gang and forced to commit organised credit card fraud.

Despite being placed in care – somewhere Gaia should feel safe – she is left even more vulnerable, and is horrifically abused and exploited by the men manipulating her.

Will the authorities save Gaia – or will she have to save herself?

About the author

Gaia Cooper lives happily with her two teenage sons in the south of England. She works with various charities to speak out and educate regarding the dangers of CSE and CCE.