The document discusses human trafficking into and within the United States, noting that it is fueled by industries like sex work, pornography, cheap labor, and drug manufacturing. It provides information on trafficking victims' protection laws and lists organizations that can provide assistance to victims, such as hotlines and local non-profits in different states. Resources for immediate help or more information on human trafficking are also referenced.
1. Human Trafficking
Into and From The United States
A Crime In Our Own Neighborhood
2. What Feeds The Human Trafficking Industry?
Sex Industry, Pornography, Prostitution, Cheap
Industrial Labor, Illegal Domestic Labors, Mail Order
Brides, Illegal Adoptions, and Drug Manufacturing.
13. Safe Places
Little Rock, AR OATH - Oklahomans Against Trafficking
501-351-HOPE (4673) Humans
www.safeplaceslr.org Oklahoma City, OK
Statewide Hotline: 800-995-0128
Oklahoma City Office: 918-855-1764
Central Missouri Stop Human Trafficking Claremore Office: 918-341-8344
Coalition info@oathcoalition.org
Columbia, MO www.oathcoalition.org
573-884-3757
help@stophumantraffickingmo.com
http://stophumantraffickingmo.com
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15. Resources:
Immediate danger: 911
National Trafficking Line:
(888)-373-7888
O.A.T.H Info Line:
(800)-995-0128
Cyber Tip line:
(800)-843-5678
National Runaway
Hotline:
(800)-786-2929
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20. References:
Kaija Wilkinson, Human Trafficking,
Mississippi Press, September 11, 2012
Raechal Leone, Shining a Light, Liz Chow’s
expose’ of human trafficking fo the
Chinese-language Sing Tao Daily
Chronicled an often-over looked tragedy.
American journalism Review, University
Of Maryland, March 2007
Jerry W. Kram, Is the Oil Patch Ripe for
Human Trafficking”, American News,
November 2012
Human Trafficking . Into and From The United StatesA Crime In Our Own Neighborhood :Many people hear about Human Trafficking as a World Wide problem, which it is. It is also a major problem here in The United States. A problem that forces millions into slavery every year.
What Feeds The Human Trafficking Industry? Sex Industry, Pornography, Prostitution, Cheap Industrial Labor, Illegal Domestic Labors, Mail Order Brides, Illegal Adoptions, and Drug Manufacturing. Overall, the Human Trafficking Industry is operating because of the needs of selfish individuals and their desire or need to have power over others for their own personal gain. It is modern Slavery.
Human Trafficking is the largest growing criminal industry in the world with an estimated $10 billion in revenue each year. With $7 billion of that being in the Sex Trade Industry. People are forced into working for their captors and fear for their lives. If they do not comply they are often Raped, beaten or starved.
Here in the United States, the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 defines labor trafficking as: “The recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for labor or services, through the use of force, fraud or coercion for the purpose of subjection to involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage or slavery.” These definitions and laws were created to help protect people victimized by Human Trafficking.
It is estimated that 80% of Human Trafficking involves women and young girls. They are targeted because they are seen as easier to control. Many of them are already living in poverty and are promised good jobs, or places to live, education and new families. They are coerced or forced into industrial or domestic labor and sex trades.
Women are used for personal gain, and given little or nothing except basic food, water and shelter.
Often people living in poverty are promised a better life and work; only to find out that they are held captive and forced into situations they would never have imagined. They are moved across the country and relocated where they have no hope for escape. They are abused and misused beyond what we can imagine. They are treated as property or product, and are “owned” by their captor, who sees them only as a means to make money.
The number one reason for human trafficking is the sex trade. Prostitution and pornography are huge money makers for Human Traffickers. Kidnapping and coarsening and sometimes even buying young boys and girls and forcing them into working for nothing. They are slaves to their owners and forced to do the unthinkable, from soliciting at Truck Stops, working events like Races, Casinos, Conventions, or any other event that proves to profitable for their business.
Trying to escape from captors seems impossible for those in captivity. They are often kept locked up, drugged or chained to keep them from escaping. Some originations try to help by posting phone numbers in locations where they might be seen by human captives. But, the risk of being raped or beaten for trying to call is high.
Trying to stop Human Trafficking is going to take everyone, being aware and taking a stand and stopping those that trade in humans. Each State has laws for the mistreatment and detainment of others. But, one of the largest impacts we can have on this industry is to stop supporting it.
People taken victim by others do not have a voice, they did not have a choice and are being held captive.
You can help stop this illegal act against other human beings. It will take effort, but every little bit helps. There are several organizations that help victims of Human Trafficking. They are always willing to take on more volunteers. Another way is to watch out for those at high risk of being drawn into Slavery. And do not buy products manufactured or farmed by businesses who use human slave labor. Just because something is produced or manufactured in the United States does not mean it was a legal business.
Victims who do get the chance to escape slavery need support and respect, they did not choose slavery, and freedom is priceless to them.
Give them your support and understanding, you have no idea where they have been unless you have been there too. They need friends and positive support systems to regain their lives and enjoy their freedom.
There are several resources available for both victims and those who want to report Human Trafficking Activity. It is important to remember that people doing business in the Human Trafficking industry do not necessarily look like the characters we see on T.V. It could be someone in your own neighborhood.
Help give those that do not have a voice a chance. Help put a stop to slavery for good.
Help put an end to Human Trafficking in the United States.
