The Trafficking Of Human Trafficking

Human trafficking is the modernized version of slavery that involves force, fraud, and/or a type of labor in a sexual act. The United States government defines it to be “In which a sex act is forced in which the person induced has not yet been attained eighteen years of age” (National Institute of Justice). Human trafficking is a threat to all nations and promotes breakdown of families and can support organized crime. Trafficking can occur everywhere. Human trafficking and human smuggling are related to one another, but different crimes. The difference between smuggling and trafficking is that smuggling is the illegal movement of someone across a border while trafficking is the illegal exploitation of a person.

Globally, about 20 to 30 million people are involved in the human trafficking system, and of those, 14,500 to 17,500 people are trafficked in the United States every year. Human trafficking is more prevalent today then ever before. It is the third largest crime internationally. People are abused and taken advantage of. According to the article, “11 Facts About Human Trafficking,” on average, a person is forced into the system around age 9, and the majority of victims are women and girls, with a small percentage of men and boys. In addition, the human trafficking system is a $32 billion dollar industry. Human trafficking can be defined as the selling and trade of human beings, ranging anywhere from children to adults, for the purpose of

(Attention catcher)What if somebody came into your life and guaranteed a better lifestyle, but instead you were enslaved into human trafficking? Human trafficking is when a person is abducted from their current situation and mostly likely used for sex slavery. Furthermore, did you know human trafficking increased over the years? (Listener relevance) Although you may not be as aware in your comfortable surroundings, you should always be aware of suspicious vehicles and people. Even though we enjoy the freedom of walking around carelessly, our behavior can lead to becoming exploited by traffickers. Victims of trafficking are forced into sexual slavery. (Speaker credibility) In order to understand the seriousness of this issue, we decided to do more research. (Thesis) According to the National Human Trafficking Resource Center from 2012 to present, human trafficking has gone from 2,404 to 3,107 victims. (Preview main points) Throughout this speech, you’ll understand the difference between prostitution and human trafficking, the history behind human trafficking, and the overall process of human trafficking.

Human trafficking, or the selling and buying of people, is a well-hidden yet prominent issue within today’s society. It is both an immoral and horrific topic that needs brought to attention and dealt with. When human beings are manipulated into work, sexual servitude, or economic hardship, human trafficking is occurring. In the year of 2006, only one individual is convicted of human trafficking per 800 victims (UNGIFT). By looking at straight statistics, reasons human trafficking happens, and the toll it has on people, it is very clear that this is a major issue that is happening in our world.

Imagine being taken from the comfort of your house and family. Then envision that you are forced to either inject or ingest as drugs to give sexual pleasure to one person while the other reaps financial benefits. You are experiencing such atrocity at the same moment in which your loved ones are mourn your loss. Eventually, you are unrecognizable and affected by traumatizing experiences. The effects that you frequently feel are numb and now you are suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. This is the reality that many endure on daily basis. It is caused by the constant practice of human trafficking.

Human trafficking “is used in common parlance to describe many forms of exploitation of human beings” (“Involuntary Trafficking Statutes Enforced”). The modern problems of human trafficking have evolved from the problem of negligence and or abuse from parents. These kids are sought out by pimps and other people with ill intentions. Human trafficking, however, has evolved significantly since the early years of the African Slave Trade and has now expanded to the point where there are 20 to 30 million victims world-wide. The expansion of the network was caused by

Human trafficking exists in several nations all around us. No nation, including the United States is exempt from human trafficking. There may be factors that create unique anti-trafficking issues and obstacles for each nation, but the characteristics are all the same or very similar worldwide. These characteristics are how the trafficking is conducted, how the victims are kidnapped, the percentage of victims, the gender of the victims, and the percentage of each gender in different trafficking situations. The situations include children, adults, male, and female victims. The situations the victims fall into are pornography, forced labor, sex slaves, prostitution, child sex tourism, and many more. These are the issues and key points made by the authors to persuade the reader to agree with their position.

There is estimated almost twenty-one million trafficked humans throughout the world. Sixty-eight percent of the trafficked humans are held captive and forced to work. In North and South America, there is more women trafficked than men, human trafficking is one the most traumatizing things in the world, people in this world are more worried about money, then being humane.

The U.S. Department of State reported there’s an estimate of 20.9 million victims of human trafficking. Human trafficking is many occurrences that happen unnoticed anywhere, anytime causing undescribed and inhuman events to the victims. Victims of human trafficking are unable to escape from the life of being raped, beaten, and violated constantly; however, with the support of the government and people around the world, we can help stop it.

A crime against humanity and one of the fastest increasing criminal industry in the world today seconding illegal drug trade, human trafficking has become an epidemic for many across the world. Millions of people worldwide, and even in this very country can become victims to human trafficking. In her article Human Trafficking: A Misunderstood Global Scourge, Stephanie Hanes a national publication journalist stated “the federal government has estimated the number of domestic trafficking victims to be in the tens of thousands annually. Victims range from Southeast Asian indentured nail salon manicurists to Mexican agricultural workers to underage American prostitutes”(par.5). With this issue being so diverse unjust more

One of the most talked about issues our country is facing today, and will be facing in the upcoming years is the idea of human trafficking, whether it be for labor or sex trades. There was an estimated 4.5 billion people in 2014 that were victims of sex trafficking around the world (Gary). The sex trafficking industry, which is the most common form of human trafficking, is an extremely inhumane trade that takes girls, strips them of their privacy, and forces them to perform sexual act that ultimately scars them both mentally and physically forever. Daily average females are being forced into this industry where they experience years of unimaginable abuse and torture; and sadly have a hard time escaping.

In 2007 Human trafficking generated more than 32 billion dollars, that was more than corporations such as Google, Nike, and Starbucks make combined ( Grillot, 2013). Human trafficking today is a huge business generating huge profits annually. “According to the International Labor Organization, an estimated $31.6 billion in profits was accumulated through exploitation, either sexually or through coerced labor in 2014” ( Miller, 2008, p.11 ). The profits are used for helping with criminal activities and even help fund terrorism. Awareness has increased in past decades. The sale of humans is nothing new as it dates back as far as ancient Egyptians. The victims are preyed upon by the traffickers looking for those who are young, poor and isolated from others such as homeless or addicts. They lure them by promising jobs and education. They are physically and emotionally abused. Some even tortured. They can suffer from malnutrition, alcohol and drug use, exposure to STD,s, such as HIV and unwanted pregnancies. There are also psychological issues such as depression, anxiety and even thoughts of suicide. This is repeated over and

Worldwide human trafficking affects 1,000,000 people each year and between 20,000 and 50,00 just in the United States. According to data victim 's are 80% female and half are children.”Many victims are runaway girls who were sexually abused as children.”(11 facts) . The United States is considered one of the main locations for victims for trade in the sex-trafficking industry. In countries such as Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, and sub-Saharan Africa victims seek options for a better life via the internet, employment agencies or even local residents. Many victims are unaware of the conditions to which they are being recruited for nor do they understand the consequences of human trafficking. The ‘lover boy’ effect is when a girl is approached by a man and the man acts as the girl’s boyfriend and gains her trust by buying things. Then the ‘lover boy’; the recruiter, would ask the girl to meet his ‘friend’; which is the trafficker. “They look for people who are susceptible for a variety of reasons, including psychological or emotional vulnerability, economic hardship, lack of a social safety net, natural disasters, or political instability.”(What is Human Trafficking Homeland)

Worldwide human trafficking affects 1,000,000 people each year and between 20,000 and 50,00 just in the United States. According to data victim 's are 80% female and half are children.”Many victims are runaway girls who were sexually abused as children.”(11 facts) . The United States is considered one of the main locations for victims for trade in the sex-trafficking industry. In countries such as Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, and sub-Saharan Africa victims seek options for a better life via the internet, employment agencies or even local residents. Many victims are unaware of the conditions to which they are being recruited for nor do they understand the consequences of human trafficking. The ‘lover boy’ effect is when a girl is approached by a man and the man acts as the girl’s boyfriend and gains her trust by buying things. Then the ‘lover boy’; the recruiter, would ask the girl to meet his ‘friend’; which is the trafficker. “They look for people who are susceptible for a variety of reasons, including psychological or emotional vulnerability, economic hardship, lack of a social safety net, natural disasters, or political instability.”(What is Human Trafficking Homeland)

Human trafficking is an issue that cannot be solved overnight and is growing every minute. While many people believe that human trafficking is non-existent in their state, city, or neighborhood, it is happening all around the world. People may choose to block out the news and stories of human trafficking, but this issue cannot stay hidden. Human trafficking is an issue that severely affects many cultures in today’s