1. Human Trafficking awareness Community presentation
Introduce yourself
Today I am going to share statistics on human trafficking, recently passed law that criminalizes the commercial sexual exploitation of a child, and efforts within Department for Children and Families to provide effective services to victims of domestic minor sex trafficking
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2. Scope of global Human Trafficking
Approximately 35.8 million people are enslaved around the world.
There are more slaves today than at any other point in history.
"Human trafficking is modern-day slavery and involves the use of force, fraud or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act; or, commercial sex involving a person under 18 years of age." –U.S, Department of Homeland Security*
Human trafficking is the second largest organized crime in the world, right behind drugs.
*Local definitions may vary based on state statute
Statistics from Abolition International, Polaris Project and other federal and international sources concur that approximately 35.8 million people are enslaved around the world
There are more slaves today than at any other point in human history
The federal definition of Human trafficking is defined by US Department of Homeland Security as modern-day slavery involving the use of force, fraud or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act; or commercial sex involving a person under 18 years of age. In cases where the person is under 18 years of age, there is no burden to prove force, fraud or coercion. Any time an exchange is made for sex with a person under the age of 18, that act is considered human trafficking. The exchange may be for money, drugs, or other goods or services.
*Local definitions may vary based on state statute.*
Human trafficking is the second largest organized crime in the world, right behind drugs. It is being said by crime experts that human trafficking may surpass drugs as the largest organized crime in the next few years
Where human trafficking has typically been thought of as a plight of third-world/war torn countries, we now know that no country is immune
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3. Global Impact of Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is a highly-organized and lucrative business, generating an estimated $150 billion per year.
More than one million children have been exploited in the global commercial sex trade.
American sex tourists account for 25 percent of the global sex tourism market.
Human trafficking is estimated to be over a 150 billion dollar industry (International Labor Organization 2014)
Over one million children have been exploited in the global commercial sex trade (Polaris,
Who would purchase sex with a child? Sadly, American sex tourists account for 25% of the global sex tourism market.
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4. Minor sex trafficking in the U.S.
A child of any age and either gender can be trafficked.
More than 100,000 American children have been forced into the commercial sex trade in the U.S.
In the U.S., 1 in 3 runaways is approached by a sex trafficker within the first 48 hours after being on the streets.
More than 40 percent of all human trafficking incidents opened for investigation in the U.S. involve sex trafficking of a minor.
Turning our attention to focus on just the U.S., the news does not get much better.
The average age that girls are lured into sex trafficking is currently 12 yrs. Old.
On average, adult prostituted women report that they were first prostituted at the age of 14. The age is getting younger.
Experts in domestic minor sex trafficking report seeing a disturbing growth in the number of girls younger than 12 being victims of commercial sexual exploitation
It is conservatively estimated that over 100,000 American children have been forced into the commercial sex trade in the U.S. Most experts agree the number is well over 200,000 and perhaps as many as 300,000
For every international child trafficked into the U.S., 16 American children are being trafficked within the U.S.
In the U.S. 1 in 3 runaways are approached by a sex trafficker within the first 48 hours of being on the streets
Experts who provide treatment for victims of sex trafficking report that 95% of them were in the foster care system at some point in their life.
DOJ reports that more than 40% of all opened trafficking cases involve the sexual trafficking of a child
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5. Human Trafficking in Kansas
Kansas is crossroads for national commerce and transportation.
Gangs in Kansas are finding it more lucrative to sell people than drugs.
Courtesy: Kansas Department of Transportation
The Kansas Attorney General’s office reports that the Kansas Interstate system is utilized by trafficking networks to move girls north, south, east and west. The US Attorney for Kansas’ office suggests this is especially focused where I-29, I-35 and I-70 intersect
The KS Attorney General’s office also reports that gangs in Kansas are finding it more lucrative to sell people than drugs
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6. Common Issues Among victims
Girls involved in Kansas are typically:
Runaways
Past history of physical/sexual abuse
Addicted to drugs/alcohol
Girls involved in Kansas are typically:
Runaways: The AGs office recognizes a trend that girls picked up for sex trafficking are typically unreported run-aways
A street outreach to homeless youth in Wichita reports that at least 90% of the youth they serve have been a victim of commercial sexual exploitation
Predators are using websites and social media to advertise and set up so-called “dates”
The demand of younger girls in escort services is increasing
These kids need experienced social workers and advocates to build and maintain relationships with them. People who see and believe in their potential and help them dream and realize a life free from sex slavery.
Photo Courtesy of Brett Myers/Youth Radio.
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7. (2013) Kansas House Bill 2034 Strong Families Make a Strong Kansas
The bill created new fines for those who sexually exploit children and provided for forfeiture of property. It channels that money to a Victim Assistance Fund.
It established a new crime called “commercial sexual exploitation of a child” which can be used in the arrest and prosecution of a suspect who has allegedly lured minors into the sex trade.
Children are now treated as victims, not criminals.
It removed the word prostitution from the statute.
We are thrilled with the ground-breaking bill in Kansas that is one of the most progressive in the country.
It establishes a new crime, called commercial sexual exploitation of a child.
The bill creates new fines for those who sexually exploit children and allows forfeiture of property. It channels that money toward treatment and services for victims.
Regards these children as victims, rather than criminals.
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8. Definitions Strong Families Make a Strong Kansas
Human trafficking includes, “recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision or obtaining a person for labor or services, through the use of force, fraud or coercion for the purpose of subjecting the person to involuntary servitude or forced labor.”
K.S.A (a)
Aggravated human trafficking includes, “recruiting, harboring, transporting, providing or obtaining, by any means, a person under 18 years of age … with or without force, fraud or threat or coercion … to engage in forced labor, involuntary servitude or sexual gratification…” K.S.A (b)
Commercial sexual exploitation of a child is “giving, receiving, offering or agreeing …to receive … anything of value,” to act in, “procuring, recruiting, inducing, soliciting, hiring or otherwise obtaining any person younger than 18 years of age,” for sexual gratification. K.S.A
These definitions demonstrate how Kansas laws are some of the best in the country addressing this issue.
The state human trafficking law addresses sex trafficking and clearly defines a human trafficking victim as any minor under the age of 18 used in a commercial sex act without regard to use of force, fraud, or coercion, aligning to the federal trafficking law.
Aggravated human trafficking has no requirement of exchange for value for victims under 18.
Commercial sexual exploitation of a child is the new crime discussed in the previous slide, placing these kids under the CINC code as victims.
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9. ROLE OF DCF Strong Families Make a Strong Kansas Rapid Response Team
Initial assessment of alleged human trafficking victim to determine safety, placement and treatment needs
Investigation of allegations of sexual abuse of suspected human trafficking victim to determine validity
When appropriate, placement of child in DCF Secretary’s custody, option of Staff Secure Facility
Continuum of Care for human trafficking victims
The Bill also provides a Rapid Response Team operated inside DCF
Available 24/7/365
Law enforcement is to contact the Rapid Response Team who will then meet with the officer and child, within a two hour timeframe, to conduct an initial assessment of need.
The Department for Children and Families is committed to the least restrictive care tailored to the recovery and safety needs of the child.
KDHE promulgated regulations for a Staff Secure facility. DCF is partnering with Wichita Children’s Home to provide a staff secure setting for severe cases where this level of safety is needed
This setting will include round the clock supervision
Staff to help determine the most effective plan for the client’s recovery
DCF will work with other agency partners to ensure the medical, psychological, housing, educational and other needs of each child victim of sex trafficking are addressed.
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10. How to Report Call Kansas Protection Report Center, 1-800-922-5330 and
Report to local law enforcement, 9-1-1
For more information: or
National Human Trafficking Resource Center
or text INFO or HELP to BeFree (233733)
If you need help or suspect someone is a victim:
Call Kansas Protection Report Center,
And
Report to Local Law Enforcement, 9-1-1
For more information on human trafficking visit the Department’s website at:
HUMANTRAFFICKING.DCF.KS.GOV Or
National Human Trafficking Resource Center
or text INFO or HELP to BeFree (233733)
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11. Community Training Project
Communities can help combat minor sex trafficking by:
Identification and Reporting
Making our communities unappealing to those who would sell and purchase children for sexual relations
Train community organizations and churches
Train first responders
Train community leaders
Educators
Officials
Healthcare professionals
Legal professionals
Faith Based and Community Initiatives is putting together a community awareness campaign to build a network of support for child victims of sex trafficking across the state.
This effort includes:
Training for communities
Community members
Foster families
Law Enforcement
Legal professionals
Civic leaders
Educators
Healthcare professionals
Clergy (churches)
(We want to make our communities unappealing to those who would sell and purchase children for sexual relations)
SAVE THE DATE: Serving Child Victims of Human Trafficking
a forum for stakeholders responding to the human trafficking of minors
10:00am-12:00pm
Wednesday, February 18, 2015: Wichita
Wednesday, February 25, 2015: Topeka
Friday, February 27, 2015: Kansas City
Monday, March 2, 2015: Liberal
Tuesday, March 3, 2015: Hays
Wednesday, March 4, 2015: Salina
Salina First United Methodist Church
122 North 8th Street
Salina, KS
Monday, March 23, 2015: Pittsburg
AGENDA
The Department for Children and Families and the Office of Attorney General are co-sponsoring seven regional fact finding meetings designed to gather information on human trafficking in the State of Kansas. These meetings will focus on the need for collaboration among the various stakeholders that serve human trafficking victims. In addition, information gathered during earlier meetings in November and December of 2014 concerning existing resources and responses in local communities will be shared with participating stakeholders.
Formal invitation with Registration information coming soon!
If you are interested in learning more, please leave your business card with me.
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12. governor fights human trafficking
“This bill will not only strengthen our ability to severely punish traffickers, it will give us valuable new tools to protect vulnerable young victims so they can have hope of a new life and break a cycle of exploitation.”
- Governor Sam Brownback
I will close with a quote from Governor Sam Brownback, "This will not only strengthen our ability to severely punish traffickers, it will give us valuable new tools to protect vulnerable young victims so they can have hope of a new life and break a cycle of exploitation.“
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