Tiffany LaVoie Director of Education 3 Strands Global 3 Strands Global

Modern Day Slavery Overview 1863 Emancipation Proclamation Outlaws Slavery in the US 1949 United Nations Outlaws the Global Slave Trade 20 million slaves in the world today International Labor Organization (2012)

Labor Sex Force Fraud Coercion

Human Trafficking Terminology Prostitute Exploited Victim Two Types of Perpetrators 1. Pimp “Trafficker” or “Exploiter” 2. “John” “Buyer” Sex Trafficking Additional Terms “Daddy” or “Mama” “Dates” or “Tricks” “The Life” “Track” or “Blade” Trafficker, buyer or victim could be any gender Perpetrators 1.Handler 2.Bogus Employer Labor Trafficking Bonded Labor

Human Trafficking = Third Largest Criminal Enterprise

Human Trafficking - Greed Human Trafficking is the Fastest Growing Criminal Enterprise Human Trafficking across the globe is a $150 Billion Industry

Human Trafficking – California Consequences Sex Trafficking 9-12 years in prison 15-years-to-life for sex trafficking of minors Registered sex offender Everything they own is sold and given to programs that rehabilitate victims of trafficking Fines up to $1,500,000 Labor Trafficking 5, 8, or 12 years in prison Fines up to $1,500,000

Commodity Victims seen as commodities Often branded or tattooed

Traffickers- Tactics Trick Threats Force Violence Sex Trafficking Lured by a relationship Groomed by a trafficker they meet online Trafficker threatens to expose images of the victim Labor Trafficking Promised false jobs Traffickers take their passports Drugged and forced to work Debt bondage

Trafficker = Pimp Romeo Guerilla CEO Familial Romance Force/ Violence Business Target love seekers Target aspiring talent Target lack of supervision “You need to do this for us” “If you don’t do this, I’ll hurt your family” “You have just the look we’re looking for” Falls in love quickly or encourages running away together Uses recruiters initially, then violence Offers a false job or free digital portfolio

Signs of Grooming for Sex Trafficking New older partner (could be secret) Spending excessive amounts of money on new clothing or personal care Someone sent them money for travel Becoming closed off to friends or family Persuaded by someone to run away Someone paid their bail

Signs of Trafficking Branding Controlling relationship/ partner Tense, anxious, fearful behavior Unexplained injuries, malnourishment Monitored movement Labor Trafficking Sex Trafficking Children under 18 performing commercial sex acts Chronic absenteeism Document confiscation Debt bondage Lack of payment Unfit working conditions Lack of eye contact Both

Internet Safety 1.Screen potential followers and friends 2.Be mindful of geotagging photos or taking photos where your location is visible (ie. is your address/ house in the background) 3.Personal details should be kept private

Your Safety Be Aware 1.At Parties 2.Drinks given/ unattended 3.Meeting people online 4.Secret relationships 5.False advertisements Use your inner voice to decide if a situation makes you uncomfortable Watch out for your friends

Why is Human Trafficking Not OK? Every Human Has Intrinsic Value and Worth

What Can You Do? Employ Survivors Buy 3Strands bracelets and other fair trade items Engage Like PROTECT on Social Media Participate/ volunteer at the 3Strands Break Free Run in Folsom on September 24 th Educate Share your Tip Card with others Start a campus club