[ch_123]

> They are on the front lines, in terms of contact with the weakest, poorest and most troubled members of society.

Indeed, and in many cases, exploiting them for their own benefits.

[exien]

Do you have any sources to back that up? I can't imagine what (beside altruistic) benefits would be received by donating time, energy, and money for the benefit of people who don't have it?