Human Trafficking The Modern Day Slavery
What Is Human Trafficking Human trafficking consists of Sex Trafficking and Labor Trafficking. Below are definitions: Sex Trafficking: the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for the purpose of a commercial sex act which is induced by force, coercion, or fraud OR if the person force to perform such acts is under the age of 18. Labor Trafficking: the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for labor services through the use of force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of subjection to involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage, or slavery
Human Trafficking Simple Definition Forced Labor Sex Trafficking Bonded Labor Debt Bondage Involuntary Domestic Servitude Forced Child Labor Child Soldiers Child Sex Trafficking
Scope of the Problem Approximately 600,000 to 800,000 victims annually are trafficked across international borders worldwide, according to the U.S. Department of State It s estimated that 14,500 to 17,500 foreign nationals are trafficked into the US each year. The number of US citizens trafficked within the country is even higher this includes the estimated 300,000 American children at risk for trafficking into the sex industry. Many victims trafficked into the United States do not speak and understand English and are therefore isolated and unable to communicate with service providers, law enforcement and others who might be able to help them
Human Trafficking happens in NE too, not just in the big cities # of Human Trafficking Calls Received in Nebraska in 2013: 38
How victims are targeted Force Involves the use of rape, beatings and confinement to control victims. Forceful violence is used especially during the early stages of victimization, known as the seasoning process, which is used to break victim s resistance to make them easier to control. Fraud Often involves false offers that induce people into trafficking situations. For example, women and children will reply to advertisements promising jobs as waitresses, maids and dancers in other countries and are then trafficked for purposes of prostitution once they arrive at their destinations. Coercion Involves threats of serious harm to, or physical restraint of, any person; any scheme, plan or pattern intended to cause a person to believe that failure to perform an act would result in serious harm to or physical restraint against any person; or the abuse or threatened abuse of the legal process.
Recognizing Trafficking Sex Trafficking Massage parlors Escort Services Adult bookstores Modeling studios Bars/strip clubs Very young prostitutes Craigslist Labor Trafficking Sweatshops Commercial AG Domestic Employment Construction Restaurant/Custodial Peddling/Begging Hospitality Services See Handout: A Day In Your Life- Touched by Modern Slavery Watch: END IT Movement http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmyexi2q-zi (Copy and paste link into the web search bar or see videos)
Indicators Heavy Security Living on the premises Kept under surveillance High foot traffic No control over documents No control of money Nervous Easily intimidated Physical signs can include: malnourished, STD, sexual abuse, physical abuse, etc
Why Do Victims Stay? Debt bondage Threats from traffickers Take away victims travel documents Isolation Fines No income Language, social, and physical barriers
Needs of Human Trafficking Victims Safety needs Emergency needs Advocacy needs Health needs Case management Educational needs Mental health needs Substance abuse treatment Life skills training Transportation
Questions To Ask Can you leave your job if you want? Can you come and go as you please? Have you been hurt or threatened if you tried to leave? Has your family been threatened? Do you live with your employer? Where do you sleep and eat? Are you in debt to your employer? Do you have your passport/id? If not, who has it?
Nefarious: Sex Trafficking Watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz1hra9d-m4 (Copy & Paste clink into web search bar or see videos)
What Resources are Available Victims are eligible for benefits through several government channels as well as community based organizations and faith-based organizations American victims of trafficking are often eligible for Food Stamps, Medicaid, and housing subsidies Foreign victims can receive services through grantee organizations such as OVC and Health and Human Services National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) Hotline: 1-888-3737-888 See Video: Journey of Survival http://www.youtube.com/user/polarisproject1 (Copy and paste link into the web search bar or see videos)
Resources Department of Health and Human Services Nebraska Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition National Coalition Against domestic Violence National Human Trafficking Resource Center END IT Movement Campaign Polaris Project: For A World Without Slavery