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Human Trafficking . “…elements of force, fraud, or coercion that are used to control people... tied to inducing someone into commercial sex acts or labor or services.”. Why Trafficking Exists. market-driven criminal industry that is based on the principles of supply and demand.
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“…elements of force, fraud, or coercion that are used to control people... tied to inducing someone into commercial sex acts or labor or services.”
Why Trafficking Exists market-driven criminal industry that is based on the principles of supply and demand
The Traffickers anyone who is willing to exploit another human being for profit Pimps Intimate partners/family members Gangs and criminal networks Brothel and massage parlor owners and managers Growers and crewleaders in agriculture Labor brokers Employers of domestic servants Small business owners and managers Large factory owners and corporations
The Victims undocumented immigrants runaway and homeless youth victims of trauma and abuse refugees and individuals fleeing conflict oppressed, marginalized, and/or impoverished groups and individuals
The Facilitators Hotels and Motels Landlords Labor brokers Taxi and other driving services Airlines, bus, and rail companies Advertisers -Online websites like Craigslist.com and Backpage.com-Phone books-Alternative Newspapers (and some mainstream newspapers) Banks and other financial services companies
Myths and Misconceptions need to have a clear "lens" that helps understand what human trafficking is