Trafficker

To be a human trafficker means to engage in the practice of exploiting people for labor, sexual exploitation, or other forms of exploitation through the use of force, fraud, or coercion. Human traffickers use various tactics to control and exploit their victims, such as violence, threats, deception, or manipulation. They may also use their victims’ lack of access to resources, support networks, or legal protections to maintain control over them.

Human traffickers can be individuals, small groups, or organized networks, and they can operate at the local, national, or international level. They may operate in a variety of industries, including the sex trade, agriculture, construction, or domestic work.

Overall, being a human trafficker is a serious crime that is a grave violation of human rights. It involves the exploitation of vulnerable individuals for personal or commercial gain, and it can have serious physical, emotional, and psychological effects on victims.

Hidden in Plain Sight: The Prevalence of Familial Sex Trafficking in the US
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Hidden in Plain Sight: The Prevalence of Familial Sex Trafficking in the US

The study “Domestic Minor Familial Sex Trafficking: A National Study of Prevalence, Characteristics, and Challenges across the Justice Process” aimed to explore the prevalence, characteristics, and challenges associated with domestic minor sex trafficking (DMST) by family members.

How a Canadian Foundation Exposed the Signs of Sex Trafficking | LBBOnline
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How a Canadian Foundation Exposed the Signs of Sex Trafficking | LBBOnline

Did you know that right now, as you are reading this article, someone is being lured into sex trafficking? It’s certainly a grim statistic, and, at the very least, worth a few moments of your time and consideration. But perhaps this will grab your attention just a little longer. Did you know that right now,…

Arizona partners with Native organization to prevent human trafficking
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Arizona partners with Native organization to prevent human trafficking

The program is geared toward developing a curriculum to create awareness and prevention resources on human trafficking and missing and murdered Indigenous People Shondiin Silversmith AZ Mirror As a way to address the unique challenges Indigenous communities face concerning human trafficking, the Arizona Attorney General’s Office has entered into a partnership with the Inter Tribal…

House panel OK's bill boosting safe house protections against human trafficking – Florida Politics
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House panel OK's bill boosting safe house protections against human trafficking – Florida Politics

A bill designed to improve human trafficking awareness, security and conditions at child and adult safe houses across Florida is now advancing in the Legislature’s lower chamber. The House Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee voted unanimously to advance the measure (HB 1557) after some members voiced concern about enforcement and cost. The bill will mirror…

TRAPPED: The Powerful VR Experience for Youth and Counselors to Combat Human Trafficking
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TRAPPED: The Powerful VR Experience for Youth and Counselors to Combat Human Trafficking

Virtual Reality (VR) technology is revolutionizing the way we experience and learn about the world around us. Among the many applications of VR, education and training are emerging as one of the most promising areas of development. In particular, VR is being used as a powerful tool for raising awareness about important social issues, such…

This West Bengal headmaster takes on women traffickers – The New Indian Express
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This West Bengal headmaster takes on women traffickers – The New Indian Express

Express News Service  WEST BENGAL : In a non-descript village called Mathurapur in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas, Chandan Maiti, the headmaster of Krishnachandrapur High School, not only discharges administrative duties and imparts education, but also tours the remote villages of Sunderbans after his work hours to spread awareness about human trafficking. For the past two…

'We'll help you': Human trafficking protocol to ensure every victim's need is met
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'We'll help you': Human trafficking protocol to ensure every victim's need is met

Lana Saunders, chair of the Anti-Human Trafficking Working Group, holds the new Human Trafficking Protocol in Kingston, on Wednesday. Photo by Steph Crosier /The Whig-Standard Had police asked Alexandra Stevenson who controlled her money while she was with her ex-boyfriend in 2007, a switch may have clicked. Had they asked how she decided what to…

What those TikTok videos about human-trafficking get wrong – The Toronto Star
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What those TikTok videos about human-trafficking get wrong – The Toronto Star

Videos circulating on TikTok might make you think the kidnappers are lurking behind every corner. A new trend on the popular social-media platform has young people warning about human trafficking and how to avoid becoming a victim. Some of the videos describe down-to-earth scenarios women face when out and about. For example, one TikTokker describes…

The Jensen Project Skywrites 'Sex Trafficking Language' Over Downtown Dallas
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The Jensen Project Skywrites 'Sex Trafficking Language' Over Downtown Dallas

“Hey beautiful.” “Thought you were cool.” “Leave and I’ll find you.” They’re things sex traffickers say online to lure, challenge, and threaten victims. And for thousands of people in and around downtown Dallas Wednesday, they were written in the sky—to raise awareness and help fight a growing national problem.   The “SkyTrafficking” messages were created…

Two Women and Eleven Children Home Safe: Human Trafficking Stories from the Field
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Two Women and Eleven Children Home Safe: Human Trafficking Stories from the Field

Their husbands had gone to South Africa to work. Several months had passed already, but still no word or paycheck arrived back home. Neither woman had a phone to contact them. With 11 children between the two families and financial difficulties stacking up, the women began to reach a breaking point. When a stranger named…