The Faces of Human

Trafficking

Human trafficking is a
modern-day form of slavery involving the
illegal trade
of people for exploitation or commercial
gain.

Every year, millions of men, women, and

children are trafficked in countries
around the world, including the United
States.

Globally, the average cost

of a slave is $90.

There are approximately

20 to 30 million slaves
in the world today.

According to some estimates,

approximately 80% of trafficking involves
sexual exploitation, and 19% involves
labor exploitation.

According to the U.S. State Department,

600,000 to 800,000 people are trafficked
across international borders every year,
80% of which are female
and half are children.

The average age a teen

Enters the sex trade in the U.S.
Is 12 to 14 years old. Many
victims are runaway girls who
were sexually abused as children.

Between 14,500 and 17,500

people are trafficked
into the U.S. each year.

Human trafficking is the third largest

international crime industry (behind
illegal drugs and arms trafficking).
It reportedly generates a profit of
$32 billion every year.
Of that number, $15.5 billion is made
In industrialized countries.

The International Labour Organization

estimates that women and girls represent the
largest share of forced labor victims with 11.4
million
trafficked victims (55%) compared to
9.5 million (45%) men.

You dont need to specialize in

human trafficking to serve its many victims.
By knowing what human trafficking is, looking for
indicators in the clients you serve, and referring potential victims to
appropriate services, you can play an
important role in identifying & supporting victims.

#humantrafficking

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