The Human Trafficking Knowledge Portal, your one stop shop for all things human trafficking related. We have detailed information on the various aspects of human trafficking, and why you should care about it in the first place.
Types of Trafficking
There are many different types of human trafficking, but they can broadly be divided into two categories: sex trafficking and labor trafficking. Sex trafficking is the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for the purpose of a commercial sex act. Labor trafficking is the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for labor or services, through the use of force, fraud, or coercion. Other forms of trafficking include organ trafficking, which happens when someone sells an organ to someone else in order to get money or other valuables. Forced marriage is another form of human trafficking that happens when one person forces another person to marry them against their will so that the perpetrator can control them and their finances.
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Where Can I Get Help?
If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, there are many organizations that can help. The National Human Trafficking Hotline is a national, anti-trafficking hotline and resource center serving victims and survivors of human trafficking in the United States. They can be reached 24/7 at 1-888-373-7888. The Polaris Project is another great organization that works to end human trafficking and assist victims.
Different Types of Intervention Projects
There are a variety of intervention projects aimed at helping victims of human trafficking. Some projects focus on providing support and services, while others focus on awareness and prevention. No matter what type of project you choose to support, you can be sure that your efforts will make a difference in the lives of those affected by human trafficking.
Interesting Facts About Human Trafficking
1. Human trafficking is the third largest international crime industry (behind illegal drugs and arms trafficking).
2. It is estimated that there are 27 million slaves in the world today.
3. The average age of a victim of human trafficking is just 14 years old.
4. Women and girls make up 98% of the victims of human trafficking, with 75% of those being trafficked for sexual exploitation.
How Can You Help?
The human trafficking knowledge portal is a website aimed at providing the public with information about human trafficking. The website includes a blog, resources, and ways to get involved. The website is run by a team of volunteers who are passionate about ending human trafficking. You can help by spreading the word about the website, donating money to help keep the website running, or writing articles for the blog.
What is the U.S. Doing about it?
The United States is committed to combating human trafficking and to prosecuting those who engage in this heinous crime. The U.S. Department of State’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons leads the United States’ global engagement against human trafficking, modern slavery, and forced labor. We monitor anti-trafficking efforts at home and abroad through reports from embassies, consulates, domestic NGOs, international organizations, law enforcement agencies, survivor-led organizations, other stakeholders on the ground, as well as government ministries; we also conduct research on various aspects of human trafficking.
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