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MODERNSLAVERY

Defining Human Trafficking

Human Trafficking

The illegal movement of people, typically for the purposes of forced labor or commercial sexual exploitation.

Sex Trafficking

Sex Trafficking is the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for the purpose of commercial sex

A Safe Place to Go. (n.d.). Retrieved April 21, 2016, from http://www.asafeplacetogo.com/

The White House

Obama, B. (2012). President Obama’s Speech on Human Trafficking. Speech presented at Clinton Global Imitative in New York, New York.

“It ought to concern every person, because it is a debasement of our common humanity. It ought to concern every community, because it tears at our social fabric…I’m talking about the injustice, the outrage of human trafficking, which must be called by its true name – MODERN SLAVERY.”

–President Obama

September 25, 2012President Obama speaks at the 2012 Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting, in New York.

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

What is the “single-largest human-trafficking incident in the United States”?

Hunt, S. (2013) Deconstructing demand: The driving force of sex trafficking. [PDF document]. Retrieved March 17, 2016 from https://www.demandabolition.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/brown_journal_6_2013.pdf

The Super Bowl

Statistics

Bell, J. (2011). Race and human trafficking in the U.S.: Unclear but undeniable. Retrieved April 17, 2016, from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jamaal-bell/race-and-human-traffickin_b_569795.html

11 Facts About Human Trafficking. (n.d.). Retrieved April 17, 2016, from https://www.dosomething.org/us/facts/11-facts-about-human-trafficking

Globally, average cost of a slave = $90

100,000-300,000 kids at risk annually

1 in 3 teens lured into prostitution within 48 hours of running away from home

Fewer than 100 beds available for underage victims

25% of trafficking victims brought into U.S. end up in the southeast

77% of trafficked victims are people of color

Vulnerable Populations

Polaris. (n.d.). Retrieved April 17, 2016, from http://polarisproject.org/

National Human Trafficking Resource Center. (n.d.). Retrieved April 17, 2016, from http://traffickingresourcecenter.org/

Majority of trafficked victims come from vulnerable populations

Prior abuse or neglect

Poverty

Runaways and homelessness

Substance abuse

Mental health issues

Child welfare or juvenile justice system involvement

Feelings of rejection or marginalization

Entry into Sex Trafficking

Ages 12-14

Picked up within 48 hours of running away

Pimps prowl bus stations, travel hubs, malls, and schools

Offer friendship, a meal, place to stay, romance

Emotional dependency

Get them addicted to drugsA Safe Place to Go. (n.d.). Retrieved April 21, 2016, from http://www.asafeplacetogo.com/

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Human trafficking boils down to exploiting an individual’s ________ in their current situation for profit, whether it is a man desperate for a job or a runaway child who is unable to provide for him/herself.


Vulnerability

This is what traffickers prey on in order to lure or control their victims, who are exploited for profit.

Follow the Money

$32 billion industry

Pimps make 150-200,000 per person

Most pimps have 3-5 victims

Supply & Demand

Customers fuel commercial sex industry

1 out of 5 adult men in the U.S. admit to

purchasing commercial sex



Where does Sex Trafficking Occur?

Street prostitution

Commercial front and residential brothels

Pornography and stripping

Escort services

Internet/web-cam


In Plain Sight

Market Street (“The Track”)

A Safe Place Wilmington

No. 13 on FBI’s list of Sex Trafficking States

Heavy military presence

Interstate 40, 95

Immigrant population

Agricultural industry


Who are the traffickers?

Any demographic

Individuals and groups

Organized crime

Businesses or contractors

Bynum, E. (2015). Wilmington man sentenced in sex trafficking investigation. WWAYTV. Retrieved April 17, 2016, from http://www.wwaytv3.com/2015/11/05/wilmington-man-sentenced-in-sex-trafficking-investigation/Hines, A., Wynne, K. (2015). Eden barber, woman face prostitution charges involving woman’s daughter. Fox 8. Retrieved April 17, 2016, from http:// http://myfox8.com/2015/09/10/2-held-on-5-million-bond-for-prostitution-of-

eden-teens/Morris, A. (2016). Raleigh man arrested on human trafficking charges. Star News Online. Retrieved April 17, 2016, from http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20160412/NEWS/160419902

LOCAL TRAFFICKERS IN THE NEWS

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Minors induced into commercial sex are not automatically considered victims of human trafficking?


False

Minors under the age of 18, who are induced into commercial sex are automatically recognized as victims and it is unnecessary to prove force,

fraud, or coercion.

Victim Indicators Phys

ical &

Psy

cho

log

ical

• Bruises, signs of abuse,

restraint, or

confinement

• Psychological abuse or

co-dependency

• Person is submissive,

fearful, anxious,

nervous

• Suspicious tattoos or

branding

Iso

late

d • Constantly monitored

• Cut off from contact

with friends and family

• Appear to be a minor

accompanying much

older man

Few

Po

ssess

ions • No identification

• No money

• Few or no personal

belongings

• Deprived of water,

food, sleep, medical

care


TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

What are some reasons why trafficking victims do not self-identify?


Reasons Include:

Shame or self-blame, loyalty to their trafficker, fear of arrest or deportation, and lack of identification documents.



“A Safe Place, focuses on prevention, advocacy, and restoration to assist victims of commercial sexual exploitation and domestic sex trafficking. We service the southeast region of North Carolina with the following programs:”

A toll-free, anonymous hotline

Transitional housing

Direct support services and outreach center

Education & Training

Deferred Prosecution ProgramA Safe Place to Go. (n.d.). Retrieved April 21, 2016, from http://www.asafeplacetogo.com/

Current Laws

International: Palermo Protocol

Protocol to Prevent, Suppress, and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children of 2000

National: Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA)

North Carolina: Safe Harbor Law

A minor will be taken into temporary protective custody if he or she is involved in a trafficking situation. The law also requires that the reporting officer must report the situation to the Department of Social Services, and an investigation into the incident must begin within 24 hours of the officer ’s report.


What can you do?

If you suspect a person is a victim of human trafficking:

- Call 911 or let law enforcement know

Things you can do today!

Stay informed:

“Tricked”

“Sex: My British Job”

A Safe Place to Go Wilmington

Volunteer

Donate

Additional Resources

Call: 1-888-373-7888

www.traffickingresourcecenter.org

https://polarisproject.org

BeFree Textline

Text Help to 233733 (BeFree)

Hours of operation: 3pm-11pm EST

Victims and survivors may text for help

THANK YOU.

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