Trafficking

Trafficking is the practice of transporting people or goods from one place to another, often for the purposes of exploitation. In the context of human trafficking, the term refers to the exploitation of people for labor, sexual exploitation, or other forms of exploitation through the use of force, fraud, or coercion. It can take many different forms, including sex or labor trafficking and organ harvesting, and it affects people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds.

The term can also refer to the illegal trade of goods or substances, such as drugs or weapons. In this context, it refers to the illegal transportation of these goods from one place to another for the purposes of sale or distribution.

Terms

Some other terms that refer to human trafficking include:

  1. Modern day slavery
  2. Forced labor
  3. Debt bondage
  4. Forced marriage
  5. Servitude
  6. Labor exploitation
  7. Labor trafficking
  8. Human exploitation

Forms of human trafficking

People who are subjected to these crimes are forced to work in a wide range of occupations and industries. To illustrate, human trafficking occurs in:

  1. Agriculture, including farming, fishing, and forestry
  2. Construction, including building and infrastructure projects
  3. Domestic work, including cleaning, cooking, and childcare
  4. Manufacturing, including textiles, electronics, and clothing

Why do people do this?

There are many factors that can drive someone to engage in this, including a desire for power and control, financial gain, and a lack of regard for the well-being and rights of others. In some cases, they may see it as a way to make easy money, while in others they may be motivated by a desire to exploit and abuse vulnerable individuals. Additionally, factors such as poverty, lack of education and opportunities, and a history of abuse can make some people more vulnerable to becoming traffickers or being trafficked themselves.

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.

New bill directs universities to implement human trafficking awareness training – Royal Examiner
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New bill directs universities to implement human trafficking awareness training – Royal Examiner

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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

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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…

Human Trafficking, Kidnapping Constitute Gross Violations Of Rights – IOM
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Human Trafficking, Kidnapping Constitute Gross Violations Of Rights – IOM

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Assemblywoman Murphy Brings Red Sand Project to Statehouse to Raise Awareness of Human Trafficking
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Assemblywoman Murphy Brings Red Sand Project to Statehouse to Raise Awareness of Human Trafficking

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Angeles City steps up anti-human trafficking campaign after rescue of 3 minors
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Angeles City steps up anti-human trafficking campaign after rescue of 3 minors

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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

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Philippine multi-agency effort vs human trafficking lauded
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Philippine multi-agency effort vs human trafficking lauded

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Detecting face morphing: A simple guide to countering complex identity fraud
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