1. Human Trafficking The New Slave Trade in the 21 st Century May 3, 2007 Jillian McCarthy May 3, 2007 Jillian McCarthy

2. What is human trafficking? - recruitment, transportation, transfer or harboring of persons by means of threat or use of force

3. - though the age old profession of slave commerce contrasts drastically against today’s globalization, globalization brings demand and efficiency, resulting in unprecedented profits for the amoral persons who make it their work

4. Statistics 600,000 to 800,000 people subjected each year / 2,500 die in Transport 80% are Female / 50% Under Age 18 43% used for sex trade 32% unpaid labor 600,000 to 800,000 people subjected each year / 2,500 die in Transport 80% are Female / 50% Under Age 18 43% used for sex trade 32% unpaid labor UN estimates that traffickers profit as much as $10 to $12 billion each year

5. Trafficking vs. Smuggling Smuggling implies consent and ends when they arrive at their destination Trafficking non-consenting on-going exploitation Smuggling implies consent and ends when they arrive at their destination Trafficking non-consenting on-going exploitation

6. Where is this happening? Where do they come from…where do they go? Hot Spots - Transit Countries Used to get somewhere else - Destination Where they end up Asia.Russia.Mexico.Israel.Eastern Europe Hot Spots - Transit Countries Used to get somewhere else - Destination Where they end up Asia.Russia.Mexico.Israel.Eastern Europe

7. What are we doing about it? Legislation Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA) Prevent Human Trafficking Overseas Protect Victims and help victims rebuild lives in US with Fed and State support Prosecute traffickers under stiff federal penalties Legislation Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA) Prevent Human Trafficking Overseas Protect Victims and help victims rebuild lives in US with Fed and State support Prosecute traffickers under stiff federal penalties The Protect Act Enforce crimes against children

8. Victim Assistance - US Health and Human Services Certification Receive Benefits T visa - temporary status Health and Human Services Certification Receive Benefits T visa - temporary status Housing or shelterEnglish Language FoodHealth Care IncomeMental Health EmploymentAssistance for torture victims

9. Questions?