Truckers Against Trafficking

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1 Truckers Against Trafficking Prevention and Intervention: Combating Human Trafficking Through the Trucking Industry 1 What is Human Trafficking? The exploitation of human beings through force, fraud or coercion, for the purposes of commercial sex or forced labor, wherein a third party is making a profit. Human Trafficking is: MODERN DAY SLAVERY Smuggling vs. Trafficking Crime against a Crime against a VS. 1

2 Means Traffickers Use Force Fraud Coercion 5 Scope There are 21 million victims of human trafficking globally. (Internationa l Labor Organization ) 2

3 Scope Human trafficking is a $150 billion industry. (Internationa l Labor Organization ) Scope Human trafficking happens in all 50 states, including D.C. (National Human Trafficking Resource C t ) Scope 1 in 6 runaways are at risk of being trafficked. (National Center for Missing and Exploited Children) 3

4 Scope A victim may be forced to have sex up to 20 times a day. (Polaris) 1 1 Human Traffickers in the News 12 4

5 There s no better feeling in the world for me than turning a girl into a prostitute. It s a special feeling that very few ever get to experience. The satisfaction comes from knowing that if you walked up to her the first time you met her and told her what your plan was, she d run the other way. But through some sweet talkin and careful planning and execution, this girl is about to go sleep with dudes for money and bring it to you. It s a great feeling. Quote from A Guide on How to Be a Pimp edited to remove expletives Time for a Change of Perspective 5

6 No buyer, no victim, no sex trafficking. 17 Copyright Truckers Against Trafficking 17 TAT s Mission Professional truck drivers: Are the eyes and ears out on the road Are trained to be vigilant/observant Intersect with victims truck stops/parking lots rest areas city streets bus terminals gas stations places of business hotels/motels 18 6

7 TAT s Mission Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) seeks to educate, equip, empower and mobilize members of the trucking industry to combat human trafficking as part of their regular jobs. TAT s Goals Saturate trucking and related industries with TAT materials. 20 Training DVD Copyright Truckers Against Trafficking 21 7

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9 Case Study 25 TAT s Goals Partner with law enforcement and government agencies to facilitate the investigation of human trafficking. Calls and Tips Training Scouting/Intel Building Coalitions Iowa MVE Model 26 TAT s Goals Marshal the resources of our partners to combat this crime. Copyright Truckers Against Trafficking 27 9

10 28 Freedom Drivers Project Copyright Truckers Against Trafficking Copyright Truckers Against Trafficking 10

11 31 Copyright Truckers Against Trafficking Kevin Kimmel 32 Copyright Truckers Against Trafficking 32 Get Involved Utilize entry points with carriers Wallet card Link to training portal Connect us to other pertinent state agencies Spread the word 11

12 Kendis Paris TAT Executive Director