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.

Montgomery, Berks and Chester counties among leading counties filing human trafficking charges
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Montgomery, Berks and Chester counties among leading counties filing human trafficking charges

NORRISTOWN — From January 2017 through December 2021, there were 259 human trafficking cases involving a total of 1,096 human trafficking-related offenses filed statewide and Montgomery, Berks and Chester counties were among those counties leading the state in the number of such filings, according to the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts. There were 116 human trafficking-related…

Charleston business 2nd in SC to be fined this month for child labor violations
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Charleston business 2nd in SC to be fined this month for child labor violations

The U.S. Department of Labor is cracking down on South Carolina businesses that employ minors, assessing penalties for violations of child labor laws. A West Ashley trampoline park was the latest fined by the agency after it discovered that minor employees worked more hours than permitted under federal law. A Charleston-area trampoline park and other…

Sex and labor trafficking reports in South Carolina continue to increase | Columbia News
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Sex and labor trafficking reports in South Carolina continue to increase | Columbia News

COLUMBIA — Reports on the exploitation and trafficking of workers in South Carolina spiked in 2022 while the number of children identified as sex-trafficking victims also rose, according an annual report by the state’s Human Trafficking Task Force. Awareness has contributed to the continuous rise in reports over the past decade since the task force was…

SC sees human trafficking reports increase in 2022, AG Wilson expands task force – WIS-TV
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SC sees human trafficking reports increase in 2022, AG Wilson expands task force – WIS-TV

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – More victims of human trafficking were reported in 2022 than the year before across South Carolina, according to the state’s 2022 Human Trafficking Task Force Annual Report. Attorney General Alan Wilson released the 10th annual report during a press conference on Monday. “We will not stop with this crusade until we…

City of West Hollywood Recognizes January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
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City of West Hollywood Recognizes January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month

During the month of January, governments, advocacy organizations, anti-trafficking entities, law enforcement officials, survivor advocates, communities of faith, businesses, and individuals all around the world unite to raise awareness to prevent and end human trafficking. In commemoration of the month, from Tuesday, January 10, 2023 through Friday, January 20, 2023, West Hollywood City Hall and…

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month – WSFA
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January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month – WSFA

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and encourage people to sound the alarm if they see anything suspicious. Human trafficking is one of the fastest growing criminal industries in the world, and it happens everywhere. That includes in Alabama. ”If someone is being victimized in…

Charleston County ranks 2nd in reported Human Trafficking cases in SC – Live 5 News
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Charleston County ranks 2nd in reported Human Trafficking cases in SC – Live 5 News

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) – Attorney General Alan Wilson says Charleston County has the second-highest number of human trafficking cases reported in South Carolina to a national hotline last year, based on the latest data. Wilson, who released an annual report on South Carolina’s efforts to prevent and respond to cases of human trafficking, was careful…

SC Attorney General releases annual report on human trafficking – WYFF
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SC Attorney General releases annual report on human trafficking – WYFF

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, chair of the South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force, released the 2022 annual report at the State House Monday morning. Task Force leadership joined him for the release, including local, state and federal law enforcement. The annual report shares data that details the magnitude of human…

Human Trafficking Awareness Month: trafficking can occur in rural areas – KFYR
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Human Trafficking Awareness Month: trafficking can occur in rural areas – KFYR

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – For some, the appeal of small towns usually stems from a perception of safety. Everyone seems to know everyone, it’s quiet and peaceful. But even in sleepy towns with one stoplight, bad things can happen. To many North Dakotans, the state’s beauty is obvious. Like the people who live here. It’s…

Attorney General releases annual human trafficking report – ABC Columbia
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Attorney General releases annual human trafficking report – ABC Columbia

19 hours ago COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Attorney General Alan Wilson released the “2022 Human Trafficking Task Force Annual Report” at the State House. The report details prevention and response to human trafficking in South Carolina. “In 2022, we saw a substantial increase in reports of labor trafficking and the number of children identified as…