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What is it?

Human Trafficking is a modern form of slavery in which an individual performs labor against their will through force, fraud, and coercion.

Forms of labor include:

• Sex Trafficking

• Forced Labor

• Domestic Servitude

For more information about help, visit our help page for trafficked individuals

The three main components of Human trafficking are:

• Force - confinement, deprivation, sexual, or physical assault, choking, hitting, burning, and gang rape

• Fraud - falsely promising education, travel, and contracts, through psychological manipulation or a fake identity

• Coercion - threatening to cause harm to an individual or their loved ones, using fear (real or perceived) or intimidation to continue harm or violence, and threatening exposure or abandonment

Who is affected?

Human Trafficking is the exploitation of vulnerable individuals, such as those that are from stateless, or poverish backgrounds, and other many other factors that contribute to the vulnerability and marginalization of person.

High Risk Victims include:

• At-risk youth

• Runaway youth

• Individuals engaged in street-based prostitution

• Individuals with prostitution-related charges

Trafficked individuals are often subjected to life-threatening conditions. Contrary to popular belief, an individual does not have to be transported from one country to another in order to be trafficked. Although females are more likely to be trafficked and exploited for sex, anyone can be subjected to human trafficking.

Human trafficking is illegal and is often unreported because victims are fearful of coming forward because of traffickers and/or law enforcement. Victims may not be physically tied to a trafficker, but the psychological bondages make them unable to leave and force them to remain silent. Language barriers can also make coming forward more difficult.

It is important to note that not all forced labor is considered human trafficking. For example, a person may be transported from one location to another but may be free once they reach the intended destination.

Youth Vulnerabilities

• Age

• History of Abuse

• Drug Use by Parents

• Runaway or being kicked out of home

• History with Child Protective Services

• Older Romantic Partner 

• Financial Instability 

• LGBTQ 

• Alcohol or drug dependency