Male Victim

Human trafficking is often thought of as a crime that affects mostly women and girls. However, men and boys can also be victims of trafficking, and they may face unique challenges and barriers to getting help.

Male Victims of trafficking may be exploited for labor, such as in construction, agriculture, or fishing industries. They may also be forced into criminal activities, such as drug trafficking or theft. In some cases, male victims may also be subjected to sexual exploitation, although this is less common than for female victims.

Male victims of trafficking may face additional challenges in seeking help due to gender norms and societal expectations around masculinity. They may be reluctant to disclose their situation or seek assistance out of fear of being perceived as weak or vulnerable.

It’s important for service providers and law enforcement officials to be aware of the possibility of male trafficking victims and to provide gender-sensitive and trauma-informed services. This may include offering safe and confidential spaces for disclosure and counseling, as well as addressing the specific needs and challenges that male victims may face.

Overall, recognizing and addressing the needs of male trafficking victims is an important step in combating human trafficking and ensuring that all victims receive the assistance and support they need.

 

 

Texas and Louisiana’s First Spouses’ Global Human Trafficking Summit – 10.14.21
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Texas and Louisiana’s First Spouses’ Global Human Trafficking Summit – 10.14.21

First Lady of Texas Cecilia Abbott and First Lady of Louisiana Donna Edwards have partnered in the past year to educate other first spouses along with key stakeholders across the country on anti-human trafficking efforts and resources they can bring back to their own states. The latest educational summit in October 2021 was hosted by the Texas Governor’s Child Sex Trafficking…

179 victims of human trafficking rescued in Wakiso
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179 victims of human trafficking rescued in Wakiso

Police on Wednesday arrested a suspect on charges related to human trafficking and rescued 179 victims who had been recruited and were supposed to be taken to Kenya for employment. Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, Patrick Onyango, said the victims comprised of 99 males and 80 females. He said the victims were taken to Kakiri Police…

San Diego County Supervisors OK Policy to Increase Human Trafficking Awareness in Schools –
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San Diego County Supervisors OK Policy to Increase Human Trafficking Awareness in Schools –

4 hours ago 9:46 AM KUSI Newsroom SAN DIEGO (CNS) – The county Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved a policy to increase of human trafficking awareness education in public schools. As proposed by Supervisors Jim Desmond and Nora Vargas, and District Attorney Summer Stephan, the policy will apply to grades kindergarten through 12. As of…

Tarrant County 5 Stones August 2023 Meeting
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Tarrant County 5 Stones August 2023 Meeting

Here is our recorded meeting link and chat notes for our August 2023 TC 5 Stones meeting! Our 5 Stones meeting this August consisted of some law enforcement updates and a presentation by Sonya Brooks, Unbound Now Director of Youth Prevention, as she discussed implementation of the HTYPE prevention education grant at FWISD. Link to the recorded meeting: https://youtu.be/Q-w6I3RxUgQ Presentation:…

Supervisors OK policy to increase human trafficking awareness in schools
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Supervisors OK policy to increase human trafficking awareness in schools

The county Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved a policy to increase of human trafficking awareness education in public schools. As proposed by Supervisors Jim Desmond and Nora Vargas, and District Attorney Summer Stephan, the policy will apply to grades kindergarten through 12. As of now, only 7th and 8th-grade students receive anti-trafficking training. According to…

Survivors of Human Trafficking Receive Life-Changing Equine Therapy Through $30,000 Grant from The Human-Animal Alliance
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Survivors of Human Trafficking Receive Life-Changing Equine Therapy Through $30,000 Grant from The Human-Animal Alliance

The Human-Animal Alliance awarded grants to Inspiration Ranch and Ranch Hands Rescue, providing free animal-assisted therapy to survivors of human trafficking. Connecting with animals can be truly life-changing, and we at H-AA are honored to bring that experience to human trafficking survivors in Texas.”— Jackie Ducci, Founder, The Human-Animal Alliance WELLINGTON, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, August…

Cape Cod Man Convinced Woman To Come To US For Work. He Now Faces Human Trafficking Charge
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Cape Cod Man Convinced Woman To Come To US For Work. He Now Faces Human Trafficking Charge

YARMOUTH, MA — A Hyannis man faces human trafficking and rape charges after police say he lured a woman from Brazil to Cape Cod. Agnaldo Moreida Da Cruz, 28, of Hyannis, was arrested on Friday and charged with trafficking a person for forced service and aggravated rape during the commission of a felony. He was…

Tarrant County 5 Stones July 2023 Meeting
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Tarrant County 5 Stones July 2023 Meeting

Here is our recorded meeting link and chat notes for our July 2023 TC 5 Stones meeting! Our 5 Stones meeting this July consisted of some law enforcement updates and a presentation by Landon Dickeson, MS, LPC, Executive Director of Ranch Hands Rescue as he discussed the trafficking of boys and other overlooked populations. Here is the link…

Ghana Makes Progress In Human Trafficking Prosecution
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Ghana Makes Progress In Human Trafficking Prosecution

Ghana has made significant progress in prosecuting cases of human trafficking over the past five years. A total number of 210 individuals, out of 221 prosecuted for human trafficking and child labour related offences have also been convicted and sentenced with a fine and jail terms between 5-25 years.

US says fight against human trafficking must include boys, young men 
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US says fight against human trafficking must include boys, young men 

The United States on Thursday denounced the little-known but growing global phenomenon of boys and young men caught up in forced labor trafficking. The condemnation came as part of a wider criticism of what Secretary of State Antony Blinken called “concerning trends” in human trafficking in general. In presenting the State Department’s annual 188-country trafficking…