 Human trafficking- the sale, transport and profit from human beings who are forced to work for others

There are two main types of trafficking  Labor Trafficking  Sex trafficking

 The International Labor Organization estimates worldwide that there are 246 million exploited children aged between 5 and 17.  An estimated 1.2 million children are trafficked each year.  25 percent of all children who are trafficked around the world are U.S. citizens.

 50 percent of trafficking victims are adults.  80 percent of the victims are female.  Adult are also more likely to fall victim to bonded labor which is a means of repayment for a loan or service.

 Ever more limits and obstacles to legal migration channels to countries with stronger economies and/or regions with better prospects  A lack of public awareness of the dangers of trafficking  The high profit potential for those engaged in the criminal activity  A lack of effective anti-trafficking legislation, and if such legislation exists, a lack of effective enforcement

 Safe Horizon  Girls Education and Mentoring Service  Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking  Boat People SOS  Florida Coalition Against Human Trafficking  Florida Freedom Partnership  Shelter for Abused Women & Children  Break the Chain Campaign  Salvation Army

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