Factories

Factories are facilities where goods are produced on a large scale using machinery and a division of labor. In the context of human trafficking, factories may be sites of trafficking activity where workers, including children, are forced to work under abusive and exploitative conditions. These conditions may include long hours, low wages, hazardous working conditions, and physical and emotional abuse. Traffickers may use threats, deception, and other forms of coercion to control and exploit factory workers. Efforts to prevent trafficking in factories may include stronger labor protections, supply chain transparency, and monitoring and enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance with labor standards.