Human Trafficking
What Is Human Trafficking?
Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery where individuals are exploited for profit through the use of force, fraud, or coercion.
Despite common misconceptions, trafficking continues today across the United States and globally. Traffickers use manipulation, threats, violence, deception, and debt bondage to control victims—forcing them into commercial sex acts or labor against their will.
All forms of trafficking share one devastating element: the loss of personal freedom.
Under federal law, “severe forms of trafficking in persons” include both sex trafficking and labor trafficking.
Labor trafficking occurs when individuals are forced or tricked into providing labor or services against their will.
This can happen in various industries, including:
• Agriculture
• Domestic work
• Hospitality
• Construction
• Manufacturing
Victims are often isolated and threatened with harm or deportation.
Sex trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery involving the use of force, fraud, or coercion to compel individuals into commercial sex.
In the United States, any minor under 18 who engages in commercial sex is legally recognized as a victim of human trafficking—regardless of the presence of force, fraud, or coercion.
Labor trafficking occurs when individuals are forced or tricked into providing labor or services against their will.
This can happen in various industries, including:
• Agriculture
• Domestic work
• Hospitality
• Construction
• Manufacturing
Victims are often isolated and threatened with harm or deportation.
For more information or if you or someone you know is a victim of Human Trafficking contact the Hotline at:
1-888-373-7888
https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en
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