human trafficking

Extracted Attributes

• Scope

  Can occur both within a single country or across national borders.

• Nature

  Serious violation of human rights and a form of modern slavery.

• Impacts

  Grave danger to individual well-being, public health and safety, economic development, and national security and prosperity.

• Definition

  The act of recruiting, transporting, transferring, harboring, or receiving individuals through force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of exploitation.

• Primary Forms

  Forced labor and sex trafficking (commercial sexual exploitation).

• Vulnerable Populations

  Millions of individuals, including women, men, and children.

• Estimated Annual Illicit Profits

  $236 billion

• Distinction from People Smuggling

  Involves exploitation and lack of consent, unlike people smuggling which involves consent and typically ends upon arrival.

Timeline

• Antonio Gracias alleges that the Enumeration Beyond Entry (EB) program, which increased Social Security Numbers for non-citizens, created a 'money magnet' for human trafficking. (Source: Document 68bb6bb7-c6bf-412f-a606-9d5f4d04d37e)

  Undated (discussed in context of Trump Administration policies)

Human trafficking

Human trafficking is the act of recruiting, transporting, transferring, harboring, or receiving individuals through force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of exploitation. This exploitation may include forced labor, sexual slavery, or other forms of commercial sexual exploitation. It is considered a serious violation of human rights and a form of modern slavery. Efforts to combat human trafficking involve international laws, national policies, and non-governmental organizations. Human trafficking can occur both within a single country or across national borders. It is distinct from people smuggling, which involves the consent of the individual being smuggled and typically ends upon arrival at the destination. In contrast, human trafficking involves exploitation and a lack of consent, often through force, fraud, or coercion. Human trafficking is widely condemned as a violation of human rights by international agreements such as the United Nations Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons. Despite this condemnation, legal protections and enforcement vary significantly across countries. Globally, millions of individuals, including women, men, and children, are estimated to be victims of human trafficking, enduring forced labor, sexual exploitation, and other forms of abuse.

Web Search Results

• Understanding Human Trafficking - United States Department of State

  January 20, 2025 [Download PDF [5 MB]]( “Trafficking in persons” and “human trafficking” are umbrella terms—often used interchangeably—to refer to a crime whereby traffickers exploit and profit at the expense of adults or children by compelling them to perform labor or engage in commercial sex. When a person younger than 18 is used to perform a commercial sex act, it is a crime regardless of whether there is any force, fraud, or coercion involved. [...] The United States recognizes two primary forms of trafficking in persons: forced labor and sex trafficking. The basic meaning of these forms of human trafficking and some unique characteristics of each are set forth below, followed by several key principles and concepts that relate to all forms of human trafficking. [...] Forced Labor, sometimes also referred to as labor trafficking, encompasses the range of activities involved when a person uses force, fraud, or coercion to exploit the labor or services of another person. The“acts”element of forced labor is met when the trafficker recruits, harbors, transports, provides, or obtains a person for labor or services.

• DHS Center for Countering Human Trafficking - Homeland Security

  Human trafficking is the crime of compelling a person to provide labor or services, or to engage in commercial sex acts. It poses grave danger to individual well-being, public health and safety, economic development, and national security and prosperity. Countering human trafficking is therefore a homeland security priority. Every day, DHS components leverage their authorities to impact sex trafficking and forced labor, including the importation of goods produced with forced labor. [...] Center for Countering Human Trafficking Logo The mission of the DHS Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT) is to advance counter human trafficking law enforcement operations, protect victims, and enhance prevention efforts by aligning DHS’ capabilities and expertise. By law, the CCHT advances every aspect of DHS's counter-trafficking work across four functional areas: [...] See what guides the Department’s comprehensive work in the DHS Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking, the Importation of Goods Produced with Forced Labor, and Child Sexual Exploitation. The Blue Campaign Take action using free materials and training from the DHS Blue Campaign, the Department’s flagship public awareness campaign on human trafficking. Sign up for monthly e-news and join the conversation with @DHSBlueCampaign on X, Facebook, and Instagram.

• Human Trafficking Quick Facts | Homeland Security

  ### News ### In Focus ### How Do I? ### Get Involved ### About DHS # Human Trafficking Quick Facts Human trafficking is the crime of compelling a person to provide labor or services, or to engage in commercial sex acts. Exploitation of a minor for commercial sex is human trafficking, regardless of whether any form of force, fraud, or coercion was used. Learn more through these quick facts. ## Estimates [...] ## Human Trafficking Does Not Mean Movement The term “trafficking” usually means clandestinely moving goods across a border. For instance, under federal law, tangible items such as weapons, wildlife and drugs are “trafficked” into the country. However, “human smuggling” is the term used when people are being clandestinely moved across a border and is a criminal violation of 8 U.S.C. § 1324. [...] ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) conducts criminal human trafficking investigations worldwide. In the United States, HSI forced labor investigations have uncovered human traffickers operating within agriculture, landscaping, construction, hospitality, manufacturing, domestic work, restaurants, elder care, grocery retailers, salon services, and janitorial services, to provide just a few examples. Learn more through recent HSI investigations that were successfully prosecuted.

• 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report - United States Department of State

  Understanding Human Trafficking ------------------------------- “Trafficking in persons” and “human trafficking” are umbrella terms—often used interchangeably—to refer to a crime whereby traffickers exploit and profit at the expense of adults or children by compelling them to perform labor or engage in commercial sex. When a person younger than 18 is used to perform a commercial sex act, it is a crime regardless of whether there is any force, fraud, or coercion involved. [...] The financial sector also plays a vital role in combating human trafficking.According to the International Labour Organization, human trafficking is responsible for an estimated $236 billion in illicit profits annually.All forms of currency, including both traditional and digital assets (e.g. cryptocurrency), can be laundered, requiring a multidimensional approach involving legislative measures, collaboration between justice and financial sectors, technological innovations, and ethical [...] The United States recognizes two primary forms of trafficking in persons: forced labor and sex trafficking. The basic meaning of these forms of human trafficking and some unique characteristics of each are set forth below, followed by several key principles and concepts that relate to all forms of human trafficking.

• About Sex Trafficking | Sexual Violence Prevention - CDC

  Sex trafficking is a type of human trafficking and is a form of modern-day slavery. It is a serious public health problem that negatively affects the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Human trafficking occurs when a trafficker exploits an individual with force, fraud, or coercion to perform commercial sex acts or work. [...] Sex trafficking is preventable. Many prevention and response efforts are focused on increasing community awareness of human trafficking and addressing exploitation after it occurs. To prevent trafficking from occurring, more research is needed to evaluate programs and policies that reduce factors that put people at risk.

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