GROUP 1

TOPIC:

TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS
 Trafficking in Persons: It's a global crisis, involving the coercion,
INTRODUCTION transportation, and exploitation of individuals, stripping them of
their rights and dignity
Global Prevalence: This issue affects every country, with millions
falling victim annually, making it a grave form of organized crime.
Throughout this presentation, we'll explore the types of trafficking,
their causes, methods, impact, etc.
TYPES OF TRAFFICKING IN
PERSONS
TYPES OF
TRAFFICKING
A. Sex Trafficking
Definition: Sex trafficking involves the recruitment,
harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of
individuals through force, fraud, or coercion for the
purpose of commercial sexual exploitation.
Common Forms:
Prostitution: Victims are forced or coerced into engaging
in prostitution against their will.
Pornography: Some victims are coerced into participating
in the production of explicit content.
Strip Clubs: Traffickers may force victims to work in strip
clubs under exploitative conditions.
TYPES OF
TRAFFICKING
B. Labor Trafficking
Definition: Labor trafficking involves the recruitment,
harboring, transportation, provision, or
obtaining of individuals through force, fraud, or coercion
for the purpose of forced labor or services.
Common Forms:
Forced Labor in Factories: Victims are forced to work in
factories under exploitative conditions.
Domestic Servitude: Traffickers may
exploit individuals as domestic workers, subjecting them
to long hours and abusive conditions.
Agricultural Work: Some victims are forced to work on
farms, often in hazardous environments.
TYPES OF
TRAFFICKING
C. Child Trafficking
Definition: Child trafficking involves the recruitment,
harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of
children for various forms of exploitation, including both
sex and labor trafficking.
Common Forms:
Child Sex Trafficking: Children are coerced or forced into
commercial sexual exploitation.
Child Soldier Recruitment: In conflict zones, children may
be recruited as child soldiers. Child Labor in Hazardous
Conditions: Children are made to work in dangerous
environments.
CAUSES OF
TRAFFICKING

Poverty
Lack of education
Demand for cheap labor and services
and Other causes
METHODS OF TRAFFICKING
 METHODS OF
TRAFFICKING
a. Deception and Fraud:
Tactics: Traffickers often use false promises,
manipulation, and deceit to lure victims. They may offer
lucrative job opportunities, educational prospects, or a
better life abroad, concealing their true intentions.

Examples: Promising legitimate employment, marriage, or

educational opportunities and then forcing victims into
exploitative situations.
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TRAFFICKING
b. Coercion and Force
Tactics: Some traffickers resort to physical and
psychological violence, threats, and intimidation to
maintain control over their victims. This may include
physical abuse, confinement, or emotional manipulation.

Examples: Physically restraining victims, using violence

as a means of control, or threatening harm to victims or
their loved ones.
 METHODS OF
TRAFFICKING
c. Recruitment Tactics
Tactics: Traffickers employ various recruitment
strategies, such as targeting vulnerable populations,
using intermediaries, or exploiting existing social
networks. They often identify and exploit the
vulnerabilities of potential victims.

Examples: Targeting economically disadvantaged

communities, using friends or family members to recruit
victims, or preying on individuals in search of better
opportunities.
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TRAFFICKING
d. Debt Bondage
Tactics: Some traffickers force victims into debt bondage
by providing them with a loan they cannot repay. Victims
are then coerced into working to repay this debt under
exploitative conditions.

Examples: Luring individuals with promises of loans for

travel expenses and then forcing them to work to repay
an ever- increasing debt, creating a cycle of exploitation.
IMPACT ON VICTIMS
A. PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL
EFFECTS

B. LOSS OF HUMAN RIGHTS

C. STIGMATIZATION

D. LONG-TERM CONSEQUENCES

E. FEAR AND CONTROL

ANTI-TRAFFICKING
MEASURES

Prevention
Victim protection and support
Prosecution of traffickers
PREVENTION
AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS:
Governments, NGOs, and international
organizations conduct awareness campaigns to
educate the public about trafficking risks and
warning signs.
TARGETED INTERVENTIONS:
Programs are designed to address the root causes
of trafficking, such as poverty and lack of
education.
VICTIM PROTECTION AND
SUPPORT SAFE HOUSES AND
SHELTERS
Establishing safe and secure places for victims to
stay, receive medical care, counseling, and legal
support.
Reintegration Programs: Assisting survivors in
rebuilding their lives, including access to
education, job training, and housing.
PROSECUTION OF TRAFFICKERS
Enacting and enforcing laws specifically
targeting trafficking offenses.

Law Enforcement: Training law enforcement

agencies to identify, investigate, and prosecute
traffickers effectively
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