Human trafficking is exploiting the labor or services of another person through force, fraud, or coercion. ALL minors in the sex trade are victims of trafficking, whether or not coercive means are used. This problem goes beyond nationality, gender, race, class, schooling, culture, or age.
“Ugly Truths”
- 2nd largest criminal industry
- 50% of people trafficked into the United States are children
- United States is the 4th largest user of trafficked services
- 1 in 5 girls and 1 in 10 boys will be trafficking victims before adulthood
"Trafficking In Your Backyard"
- Traffickers Target Neighborhood Schools (video)
- How Girls are Lured (video)
- Children and Sex Trafficking - Risks and Red Flags
- Warning Signs and Traits of Trafficked Victims
- Products Produced By Exploited Labor - go to slaveryfootprint.org using internet explorer - see how many "slaves" you own
- How Traffickers Ensnare People
- Children and Internet Luring