Labor Trafficking

Labor trafficking is a form of human trafficking that involves the exploitation of individuals for labor or services. It can occur in many different industries and sectors, and it can affect people of all ages, genders, and nationalities.

Here are some examples of labor trafficking:

  • Forced labor in factories or sweatshops, where workers are forced to work long hours for low pay, without proper safety measures or legal protections.
  • Domestic servitude, where individuals are forced to work as domestic servants, often in private homes, and are subject to physical, sexual, and emotional abuse.
  • Agricultural labor, where workers are forced to work on farms or plantations, often under dangerous and exploitative conditions.
  • Construction labor, where workers are forced to work on construction sites, often without proper safety equipment or protection.
  • Forced begging or street vending, where individuals, often children, are forced to beg or sell goods on the streets, and are subject to violence and exploitation.

Overall, labor trafficking is a pervasive and destructive form of human trafficking that affects millions of people around the world. It violates the rights and dignity of its victims, and it undermines the global economy and society.

New numbers on the scourge of human trafficking | News | postandcourier.com
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New numbers on the scourge of human trafficking | News | postandcourier.com

The South Carolina Attorney General’s Office, once again released annual numbers on human trafficking across the state. The agency is one of several that make up the South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force. The task force consists of numerous agencies and advocacy groups all over the state. Once again the news is not good when…

Embattled California Christian college under federal investigation for fraud and labor trafficking
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Embattled California Christian college under federal investigation for fraud and labor trafficking

An Anza-based Christian college with satellite schools across the world has been the target of a three-year federal investigation triggered by a frantic 911 call to Riverside County authorities from a student who claimed she had not been allowed to leave the campus for months. Homeland Security Investigations, a division of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement,…

Rachael Rollins on first year, her own investigations and priorities – Boston Herald
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Rachael Rollins on first year, her own investigations and priorities – Boston Herald

U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins said she wants to keep a focus on beefing up anti-human-trafficking efforts — and hopes the investigations into her political actions don’t slow the office down. Rollins, now approaching a year into her tenure as the top federal prosecutor in the state, brought in the press corps for an hour-long roundtable…

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month: What you need to know – WDAM
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January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month: What you need to know – WDAM

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) – Human trafficking is an on-going issue that the United States is fighting. “It exploits our most vulnerable populations, those who are poor, those who are unemployed, those are who are marginalized, either LGBTQ, racial minorities,” said Tamara Hurst, the co-director of the University of Southern Mississippi’s Center for Human Trafficking…

Freedom Fashion show for a cause | Local News | gainesvilleregister.com
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Freedom Fashion show for a cause | Local News | gainesvilleregister.com

The Power Project is hosting a fashion show to raise support for victims of human trafficking. “January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month,” said Brandi Voth, the owner of The Power Project. “We wanted to host a fashion show that highlights brands that are fighting human trafficking and are made by survivors of human trafficking.” Freedom…

Olmsted County works to eliminate human trafficking in the region – Yahoo News
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Olmsted County works to eliminate human trafficking in the region – Yahoo News

Jan. 14—ROCHESTER — About 40% of Rochester businesses that have recently been inspected by the city as part of an illicit massage business initiative have shown signs of potential human or labor trafficking, Olmsted County environmental health sanitarian Katie Hackman told a crowd of a few dozen during a human trafficking panel at Lourdes High…

Olmsted County works to eliminate human trafficking in the region – Post Bulletin
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Olmsted County works to eliminate human trafficking in the region – Post Bulletin

ROCHESTER — About 40% of Rochester businesses that have recently been inspected by the city as part of an illicit massage business initiative have shown signs of potential human or labor trafficking, Olmsted County environmental health sanitarian Katie Hackman told a crowd of a few dozen during a human trafficking panel at Lourdes High School…

CalVCB offers resources, compensation for human trafficking victims
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CalVCB offers resources, compensation for human trafficking victims

SACRAMENTO — The California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) is promoting national Human Trafficking Prevention Month with a social media campaign and reminders about the support available for survivors. Three years ago, CalVCB began authorizing income loss compensation for victims of sex and labor trafficking as a result of Assembly Bill 629, which took effect on…

Taking on trafficking | News, Sports, Jobs – Times Republican
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Taking on trafficking | News, Sports, Jobs – Times Republican

(Editor’s note: January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month) Although January is designated as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month each year, the work never stops for the people who are tasked with raising awareness, assisting victims and bringing the perpetrators of the heinous practice to justice. Locally, that includes groups like…

San Diego DA holds event educating Hispanic community about human trafficking – CBS 8
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San Diego DA holds event educating Hispanic community about human trafficking – CBS 8

SAN DIEGO — Human trafficking is the second largest crime in our region right after drug sales, according to the San Diego District Attorney’s office. This Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the DA’s Office is doing various community outreach events to keep communities informed. On Friday, the DA’s Office held the ‘Human Trafficking 101′ community event…