Exploitation

Exploitation is the act of taking advantage of someone for personal or financial gain. It can involve the abuse of power or trust, and it can take many different forms. For example, it can involve the use of force or coercion to obtain labor or sexual services. It can also involve the manipulation or deception of vulnerable individuals for personal or financial gain.

It’s often associated with human trafficking, which is the practice of exploiting people for labor, sex, or other forms of exploitation through the use of force, fraud, or coercion. Exploitation can also occur in other contexts, such as in the workplace, in relationships, or in financial transactions.

Overall, exploitation is a grave violation of human rights, and it is important to raise awareness and take steps to prevent it.

What benefits do corporations get from exploiting people?

Exploitation of people can benefit corporations in a number of ways. For example, it can allow corporations to cut costs by paying workers less than they are worth, or by not providing them with adequate benefits or working conditions. This can increase the corporation’s profits by reducing its expenses. Additionally, exploiting people can also give corporations a competitive advantage over other companies by allowing them to produce goods or services more cheaply, which can make them more appealing to consumers. In some cases, exploitation may also allow corporations to exert more control over their workers, which can make it easier for them to meet production quotas and deadlines. Overall, exploiting people can provide corporations with a range of economic and strategic advantages.

Liberian Women Subjected to Modern-Day Slavery – the Danger of Human Trafficking
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Liberian Women Subjected to Modern-Day Slavery – the Danger of Human Trafficking

Why are some people so wicked? Why do they keep others in bondage? Are they not aware of the United Nations Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons? These questions are tailored to put into context the abuse of Liberian women in the Republic of Oman. They were deceived or coerced into modern-day…

ND advocates say more victims come forward, but human trafficking crimes continue to rise – KFYR
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ND advocates say more victims come forward, but human trafficking crimes continue to rise – KFYR

  1. ND advocates say more victims come forward, but human trafficking crimes continue to rise  KFYR
  2. Raising Awareness: Human traffickers target vulnerable individuals, youths for forced labor, sexual exploitation  Iredell Free News
  3. Survivor raising human trafficking awareness  KELOLAND.com
  4. CTIP Student Guide to Preventing Human Trafficking  DoDEA
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CHR urges Philippine gov't to continue taking proactive measures vs. human trafficking
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CHR urges Philippine gov't to continue taking proactive measures vs. human trafficking

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Thursday urged the government to continue taking proactive measures against human trafficking, saying that new technologies and trafficking crimes continue to emerge and evolve. The CHR said stronger actions are needed “to prosecute and convict more traffickers and holding to account officials allegedly complicit to trafficking crimes.” “Human…

Launch of the Global Boys Initiative: Boys In The Gambia Report
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Launch of the Global Boys Initiative: Boys In The Gambia Report

How do rigid gender norms and ambiguity in current laws place boys at risk of sexual exploitation in The Gambia?  THE GAMBIA—In collaboration with the Child Protection Alliance and as part of ECPAT International’s Global Boys Initiative, ECPAT International is proud to announce the release of the Global Boys Initiative: The Gambia Report. This is…

Austin Independent School District Leads Nation in Technology-Enabled Child Safety Programs
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Austin Independent School District Leads Nation in Technology-Enabled Child Safety Programs

Innovative Interactive Child Safety Program Raises Funds To Support Pilot School AUSTIN, Texas – Aug. 5, 2018 – PRLog — Who teaches children about the dangers of meeting a stranger online? Recognizing an unhealthy relationship? Can they recognize or avoid sex trafficking? McCallum High School, in the Austin Independent School District, is Piloting a program to answer those questions. In Texas alone,…

Tim Tebow’s faith-filled fight against human trafficking: ‘Called to’ do this – Fox News
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Tim Tebow’s faith-filled fight against human trafficking: ‘Called to’ do this – Fox News

Tim Tebow isn’t resting — not at all. For years Tebow has been actively involved in efforts to stop human trafficking all over the globe. A committed Christian, he firmly believes it is “a calling” for him to help others who are innocent victims of such a terrible crime. Now, ahead of his 35th birthday…

Trafficking in persons: Are Nigerian laws enough to fight the menace? – Tribune Online
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Trafficking in persons: Are Nigerian laws enough to fight the menace? – Tribune Online

As the world and Nigeria renew commitment to curbing human trafficking internally and externally, YEJIDE GBENGA-OGUNDARE reports that implementation of laws and policies against human trafficking and forced labour remains a challenge in the fight to stop trafficking in persons. Experts believe Nigeria has not been able to effectively use the instrumentality of the law…

Republic, KJZZ investigation examines how prison labor works in Arizona
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Republic, KJZZ investigation examines how prison labor works in Arizona

After 15 months of gathering and analyzing more than 11,000 documents and building a computer program that downloaded tens of thousands of public profiles about prisoners that the Arizona Department of Corrections refused to provide, reporters at The Arizona Republic and KJZZ News found that prison labor — during the past 10 years — has become ubiquitous…

Editorial l Jessie's Place receives grant for human trafficking training in schools
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Editorial l Jessie's Place receives grant for human trafficking training in schools

THE ISSUE: The CCCCF grants funds for human trafficking education. OUR OPINION: Trafficking is a serious public health issue. For the second year, the Citrus County Community Charitable Foundation (CCCCF) has awarded a grant for human trafficking training for students and the community. It will be conducted by Jessie’s Place, Citrus County’s Child Advocacy Center,…

New York bartenders train to spot human trafficking – Spectrum News
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New York bartenders train to spot human trafficking – Spectrum News

Christie Foster is an expert behind the bar, having worked all around the Hudson Valley for 11 years. She’s knows there are certain duties that come with the territory, but beyond cutting people off and keeping a lookout for potential drunk drivers, there’s more to it. Foster said she’s been on the lookout for something…