Does human trafficking happen in schools?
It’s an epidemic in California, which has the highest number of incidents reported in the U.S., and many juvenile victims are enrolled in the American school system, according to a 2015 report from the U.S. Department of Education, “Human Trafficking in America’s Schools.”
How does human trafficking occur?
Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act. Traffickers use force, fraud, or coercion to lure their victims and force them into labor or commercial sexual exploitation.
How does lack of education contribute to human trafficking?
Lack of education and poverty pushes people into forced labour and slavery according to the International Labour Organisation (ILO). Almost 21 million people are victims of forced labour, the UN agency says. They are either trafficked or are forced to take jobs in order to repay their debts.
How do you beat human trafficking?
Volunteer and support anti-trafficking efforts in your community . Meet with and/or write to your local, state, and federal elected officials to let them know you care about combating human trafficking and ask what they are doing to address it. Be well-informed.
What are the five signs of a person being trafficked?
Warning Signs of Human Trafficking
- Appearing malnourished.
- Showing signs of physical injuries and abuse.
- Avoiding eye contact, social interaction, and authority figures/law enforcement.
- Seeming to adhere to scripted or rehearsed responses in social interaction.
- Lacking official identification documents.
What do I do if I think a child is being trafficked?
If you suspect someone is a victim of trafficking, the National Human Trafficking Hotline is your best resource. Call the National Human Trafficking Hotline toll-free at 1-888-373-7888: Anti-Trafficking Hotline Advocates are available 24/7 to take reports of potential human trafficking.