Paying for sex? It won’t have a happy ending.

Think no one’s watching? Arrests for sex trafficking in Milwaukee are up 108 percent. And the consequences for those who aren’t caught can be life changing – in ways you might not have imagined. From jail time to the end of marriage, loss of job prospects and more.

COSTLY
FINES

A conviction can result in fines up to $10,000. A Class D felony (sex with a minor) can mean up to $100,000 in fines.

JAIL
TIME

A conviction can land you up to 9 months in jail. A Class D felony can lead to 25 years in prison.

NEW
IDENTITY

Convicted of sex with a minor? You’ll also be registered as a sex offender.

HEALTH
RISKS

Along with the potential for STDs, negative mental health issues can also appear.

RELATIONSHIP
DAMAGE

For those in marriages or with kids, getting caught can lead to divorce and estranged children.

How to deal with compulsion or addiction.

To become free from behavior that will impact your life in negative ways, start here.

RESOURCES

Sex Addicts Anonymous (Wisconsin)

A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so they may overcome their sexual addiction and help others recover from sexual addiction or dependency.

Sexaholics Anonymous (Wisconsin)

Sexaholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover.

Pathways Counseling Center

Pathways Counseling Center was established in 1985. We are a state certified, outpatient mental health clinic.Our clinicians' treatment specialties are quite diverse, yet are known best for expertise in child and family therapy as well as treatment for sexual issues. The therapists at Pathways Counseling Center are highly skilled and can work with individuals, couples and families. Group therapy treatments are also available for those dealing with sexual behavior issues.

New Life Resources, Inc.

Faith-Based: Since 1976, our experienced staff provides counseling and assessment services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. We value a team approach and the coordinated care it provides. We have certified specialists for the treatment of non-substance and substance addictive behaviors.

Shari Cohn, MSSW, LCSW, SC, CSAT

I am a clinically trained and experienced psychotherapist and sex therapist with over twenty years experience providing psychotherapy and sex therapy in the Madison Wisconsin area. I am a Wisconsin state Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) providing services at Midwest Center for Psychotherapy and Sex Therapy (MCPST) which is a Wisconsin state certified outpatient mental health clinic located in Middleton Wisconsin in the greater Madison Wisconsin area.