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.

Dakotas human trafficking laws lacking, group says
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Dakotas human trafficking laws lacking, group says

WASHINGTON – North Dakota and South Dakota have the nation’s weakest laws on human trafficking, according to a set of ratings released Wednesday by a nonprofit organization fighting modern-day slavery. Minnesota, meanwhile, was among the states highlighted by Polaris as a leader in passing new laws to address sex trafficking and labor trafficking. Bradley Myles,…

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month || Understanding the forms of human trafficking – eParisExtra.com
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January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month || Understanding the forms of human trafficking – eParisExtra.com

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Every year since 2010, the President has dedicated the month to raising awareness about human trafficking and educating the public about how to identify and prevent this crime. The U.S. Department of State raises awareness of human trafficking domestically and abroad, through U.S. embassies and consulates. “Trafficking in persons,”…

With Iowa secretary of state’s backing, ‘passionate abolitionists’ fight human trafficking
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With Iowa secretary of state’s backing, ‘passionate abolitionists’ fight human trafficking

Melody Stone calls herself a “modern day abolitionist.” She’s also one of the soldiers in an army Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate says is fighting human trafficking in the state. Stone was one of six Iowans, also including the ninth-grade teacher of Des Moines trafficking victim Pieper Lewis, who were honored in an Iowa…

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate talks about fighting human trafficking
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Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate talks about fighting human trafficking

Melody Stone calls herself a “modern day abolitionist.” She’s also one of the soldiers in an army Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate says is fighting human trafficking in the state. Stone was one of six Iowans, also including the ninth-grade teacher of Des Moines trafficking victim Pieper Lewis, who were honored in an Iowa…

New Rules Discussed to Redefine Charges for Labor Trafficking in Minnesota
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New Rules Discussed to Redefine Charges for Labor Trafficking in Minnesota

New legislator Brion Curran is co-author of HF42 January 12, 2023 — House File 42 (HF42), which would amend the State of Minnesota’s definition of labor trafficking, as well as the related sentencing guidelines, passed out of the Minnesota House Public Safety and Finance Committee to the House Floor today. This will be the only…

Las Vegas is a hotspot for human trafficking, here's how to spot signs – KTNV
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Las Vegas is a hotspot for human trafficking, here's how to spot signs – KTNV

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — According to Nevada Child Seekers, more than 8,000 children go missing every year in Nevada. That totals to roughly 20 children that go missing a day. The goal is to track down the children before it’s too late. F.R.E.E. International, an organization based in Las Vegas, works year-round to help victims…

Commission launches anti-human trafficking series and 'Not Me' educational initiative
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Commission launches anti-human trafficking series and 'Not Me' educational initiative

OKLAHOMA CITY — Each year, an estimated 4,000 Oklahomans seek help from human trafficking situations. The Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women will launch two anti-human trafficking educational efforts — series of Community Conversations to Stop Human Trafficking at schools and a Not Me initiative. “Human trafficking is modern-day slavery,” said Commission State Chair…

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue gets training on how to spot human trafficking at Miami International
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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue gets training on how to spot human trafficking at Miami International

MIAMI – Members of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue underwent training Thursday at Miami International on how to identify human trafficking victims at the airport, a problem detectives said was a reality in South Florida. Florida ranks third in the U.S. in human trafficking cases reported by states, behind only California and Texas, according to the National…

State task force addressing human trafficking in Alabama – The Cullman Tribune
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State task force addressing human trafficking in Alabama – The Cullman Tribune

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Human trafficking is the second largest criminal activity in the world and the fastest growing. Even though overall awareness in the United States has increased, human trafficking continues to go underreported due to its nature of isolation, the misconception of the definition of human trafficking, and the lack of awareness of its…