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.

ATEST Input for 2022 TIP Report on U.S. Government Trafficking Efforts
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ATEST Input for 2022 TIP Report on U.S. Government Trafficking Efforts

February 23, 2022 • 2:05 pm • Terry FitzPatrick February 22, 2022 Dr. Kari Johnstone Acting Director U.S. State Department Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (JTIP) RE: Request for Information for the 2022 Trafficking in Persons Report, United States government input (86 FR 70562) Dear Dr. Johnstone: Thank you for the opportunity…

Education Partnerships With Non-profits
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Education Partnerships With Non-profits

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PBJ Learning Announces New Advisory Board Member Marielle Combs, DNP, RN, CNE
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PBJ Learning Announces New Advisory Board Member Marielle Combs, DNP, RN, CNE

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Uprising Licenses Interactive Virtual Reality Training for Wyoming GRIT Conference
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Uprising Licenses Interactive Virtual Reality Training for Wyoming GRIT Conference

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REVIEW: Truckers Against Trafficking | CTAT Trained Local Drivers Certification Program (English)
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REVIEW: Truckers Against Trafficking | CTAT Trained Local Drivers Certification Program (English)

Summary Cost: Free. Assessment-based Certificate: Yes. This isn’t a course; it’s a video with a 15 question quiz / test.  Interactivity: None. It is a video.  Duration: ~25 minutes. Course description: In order to complete this certification program, you must demonstrate your knowledge of the issue of human trafficking and how a local driver, like yourself,…

NCMEC Parent CONNECT Child Safety Discussion series: Keeping Boys Safer From Child Sex Trafficking
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NCMEC Parent CONNECT Child Safety Discussion series: Keeping Boys Safer From Child Sex Trafficking

Parent CONNECT Child Safety Discussion  Billy Joe watches along and comments through the discussion. This is a great place for parents to begin their understanding of how boys are at risk of child sex trafficking and and how they can start conversations with their children. If you have a kid, they’re at risk. Get educated….

NCMEC Parent CONNECT Child Safety Discussion series: Gaming & Live Streaming
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NCMEC Parent CONNECT Child Safety Discussion series: Gaming & Live Streaming

Find out who is gaming, what are the risks to children and teens, safety strategies and reporting options.

NCMEC Parent CONNECT Child Safety Discussion series: Responsible Use of Social Media
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NCMEC Parent CONNECT Child Safety Discussion series: Responsible Use of Social Media

This is a great place for parents to begin their understanding of social media and how they can start conversations with their children.