Stephanie Diaz Period 4

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www.unodc.org Human trafficking is the recruitment, transportation, and transferring of a person using force/coercion in order to exploit them. 2.4 million human trafficking victims in the world Prevalent in East Asia, South America, and the Pacific. Potential solutions: increasing awareness (Global TV Campaign on Human Trafficking), improvement of data vases and task forces, shelters, financial assistance, job placement 1.4 million victims in Asia/Pacific Most between 18 and 24 years 95% of victims experienced physical/sexual violence For every 800 people affected, only one person is convicted. It is estimated that there is 100,000 children in the sex trade in the United States. Potential modern day traffickers include: pimps, intimate partners, gangs, brothel owners, small business owners, large factory owners Victims dont always come from situations of poverty or small rural areas. January 11th- National Human Trafficking Awareness Day One of the most dangerous countries for human trafficking is Thailand. There are hundreds of organizations worldwide that help these victims though finding them shelters, education, and jobs.

www.humantraffiking.org

www.unglobalimpact.org www.polarisproject.org/huma n-trafficking/overview

http://humantrafficking.wordp ress.com/

Stephanie Diaz Period 4 Summary:

Human trafficking is a big problem worldwide. It has been around for centuries and has evolved into modern day slavery. Victims are trafficked as they are in a vulnerable condition where they need money, shelter, and food. Most cases of human trafficking occur in countries where poverty and unemployment are high. Also, a lot of the victims go through physical or sexual violence and are often never rescued. For this reason, its really important to get the message out there about the dangers of this industry and thing that can be done to prevent it or help the victims.