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.

State Police Motor Carrier Officers Join Forces to Fight Human Trafficking
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State Police Motor Carrier Officers Join Forces to Fight Human Trafficking

During National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Michigan State Police (MSP) motor carrier officers are teaming up with officers from across the nation and the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) to raise awareness of human trafficking. From January 9-13, MSP officers will join with their colleagues in law enforcement, CVSA, and the organization Truckers Against Trafficking…

Diocese of Portland puts spotlight on human trafficking prevention
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Diocese of Portland puts spotlight on human trafficking prevention

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland is working to bring awareness to National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. “The elimination of human trafficking is a priority issue for the Catholic Church as every life is a gift from God and is sacred, it deserves to be protected and nurtured,” the diocese stated in a…

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month
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January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and Jan. 11 is Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Human trafficking is a humanitarian crisis that is a form of modern-day slavery. Not only is human trafficking prevalent around the world, but also cases of human trafficking are reported in all 50 states. Victims are trafficked for a variety of…

United Way: January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month
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United Way: January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and Jan. 11 is Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Human trafficking is a humanitarian crisis that is a form of modern-day slavery. Not only is human trafficking prevalent around the world, but also cases of human trafficking are reported in all 50 states. Victims are trafficked for a variety of…

What is a Data set: And How it helps to confront human trafficking? – The Hear UP
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What is a Data set: And How it helps to confront human trafficking? – The Hear UP

Human trafficking includes the use of force, fraud, or coercion to get some type of labor or commercial sex act. Every year, thousands or millions of men, women, and children are trafficked worldwide – including most developing countries like (the United States) so that’s why there is a need to consider this problem and find…

Defendant Extradited to the United States from Mexico to Face Sex Trafficking Charges
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Defendant Extradited to the United States from Mexico to Face Sex Trafficking Charges

Leonardo Jimenez-Rodriguez was extradited to the United States yesterday and is scheduled to be arraigned today before United States Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr., at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn on a six-count indictment charging him with sex trafficking conspiracy, sex trafficking, interstate prostitution, alien smuggling and related offenses.  The defendant was arrested in…

Congress Passes, President Signs Partial Reauthorization of Trafficking Victims Protection Act
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Congress Passes, President Signs Partial Reauthorization of Trafficking Victims Protection Act

January 6, 2023 • 5:05 pm • Terry FitzPatrick WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden this week signed two bills passed in December during the final days of the 117th Congress to reauthorize portions of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA). ATEST applauds enactment of these bipartisan measures and calls on the current Congress to complete…

5 Reputable Sources for Trafficking Information
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5 Reputable Sources for Trafficking Information

Statistics are hard. Unless you’re particularly numerically inclined, they can be confusing and stale. Nonetheless, our brains are hardwired to look for data, for proof, and for… well, stats. In an era of misinformation and “fake news”, statistics give credibility. When used correctly, they’re compelling and inspiring – either by showing improvement or where work…

Human Trafficking Prevention Month: Join Our Share Challenge to Help Keep People Free
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Human Trafficking Prevention Month: Join Our Share Challenge to Help Keep People Free

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Maybe you’ve known about this issue for a while but aren’t sure what you can do to help. We want to suggest something that is really simple but can be very powerful. We invite you to join us in a share challenge. How to participate: During the month of…

Overcoming Barriers to Preventing the Human Trafficking of Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Greece
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Overcoming Barriers to Preventing the Human Trafficking of Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Greece

Towards the end of 2022, our Data Analyst, Laura Schack, wrote a piece about “Overcoming Barriers to Preventing the Human Trafficking of Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Greece”. Laura discusses the relationship between human trafficking, modern slavery, and the refugee movement and how STOP THE TRAFFIK Group’s Aman Safety team works to prevent the human…