Victim

To be a victim of human trafficking means to be exploited for labor, sexual exploitation, or other forms of exploitation through the use of force, fraud, or coercion. Victims of human trafficking may be forced to work in factories, on farms, in domestic work, or in other industries. They may be forced into prostitution or other forms of sexual exploitation. They may be tricked or coerced into selling their organs or other body parts.

Victims of human trafficking often face physical, emotional, and psychological harm as a result of their exploitation. They may be subjected to violence, threats, or other forms of abuse. They may be isolated from their families and communities, and may have difficulty accessing help or support.

Overall, being a victim of human trafficking is a traumatic and dehumanizing experience, and it is important to provide victims with the support and resources they need to escape their traffickers and rebuild their lives.

FTS and Partners Urge G7 to Take Action Against Forced Labor in Supply Chains
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FTS and Partners Urge G7 to Take Action Against Forced Labor in Supply Chains

On June 13, 2022, Free the Slaves joined 20 civil society organizations, survivors, and academics in urging the G7 to adopt new measures in ensuring forced labor is eradicated from the global supply chain. The leaders of these prosperous countries have the resources and collective voice necessary to enact concrete steps that would protect those…

Watford City To Host Human Trafficking Awareness Event – The Roundup
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Watford City To Host Human Trafficking Awareness Event – The Roundup

Every growing community is faced with new issues. The expanding industry and population of western North Dakota has brought about awareness of previously un-addressed types of exploitation. While many have heard of human trafficking, they generally associate it with sex trafficking: the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for the purposes of…

Why Summer Support is a Game-Changer
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Why Summer Support is a Game-Changer

During the summer, your support is crucial to help Love146 continue to journey with survivors of child trafficking year round. The season can be a joyful time for lots of fun activities, however, there is a darker side of summer for survivors of trafficking. There is less adult supervision in the summer, which traffickers and…

New Jersey Rep. Chris Smith Pushes Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation, Labels, and Modern Slavery
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New Jersey Rep. Chris Smith Pushes Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation, Labels, and Modern Slavery

U.S. Rep. Chris Smith of New Jersey has teamed up with Democratic Rep. Karen Bass of California to propose the “Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2022” or simply HR 6552, a an anti-human trafficking legislation that funds care and support for victims. The Republican leader labeled human trafficking as “modern…

Midland Sheriff's Department takes part in “Operation Lost Souls” – CBS7
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Midland Sheriff's Department takes part in “Operation Lost Souls” – CBS7

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) -Last week, Homeland Security Investigations in El Paso announced that “Operation Lost Souls” located 70 missing children in west Texas. Out of the 70 missing children located, 40 of them were recovered in the Midland/Odessa area. The youngest child found here was 13 years old. That’s why when the Midland County Sheriff’s…

United Way Advocates for Education, Health and Income Opportunity Equity
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United Way Advocates for Education, Health and Income Opportunity Equity

Advocacy is defined as public support for a particular cause or policy. But it’s also the life blood of positive, lasting community change. Public policy advocacy is a cornerstone of United Way’s work. We’ve seen how speaking up — and speaking out — to elected officials can bridge the gap between a short-term fix and a long-term solution. Across the globe, United…

Senior police officers undergo training on human trafficking law – BusinessGhana
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Senior police officers undergo training on human trafficking law – BusinessGhana

A person who has any knowledge or suspects anyone of human trafficking and fails to inform the police commits an offence, according to the Human trafficking Act, 2005 (Act 694). Any such person is liable upon summary conviction to a fine of not less than 250 penalty units or a term of imprisonment not less…