Human Trafficking in the United States

The National Human Trafficking Hotline operated by Polaris Project is a vital resource for identifying and helping victims and survivors of human trafficking in the United States of America. They recently released the “2019 U.S. NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE STATISTICS”, and we wanted to share the highlights with you.

In 2019, the National Human Trafficking Hotline identified:

• 22,326 trafficking victims & survivors

• 4,384 traffickers

• 1,912 suspicious businesses

• 8 in 10 survivors identified as female

• 20% increase in survivors self-identifying

“Victims and survivors of sex and labor trafficking know their situations and their needs better than anyone and when they themselves reach out to us, we are in the best possible position to help. These numbers are a positive sign that the message ‘help is available’ is getting to the people who need to hear it most.” – Megan Cutter, Acting Director of the National Human Trafficking Hotline

TOP 5 RISK FACTORS FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN THE U.S.

Sex Trafficking:

• Substance Abuse

• Runaway Homeless Youth

• Recent Migration / Relocation

• Unstable Housing

• Mental Health Concern

Labor Trafficking:

• Recent Migration / Relocation

• Unstable Housing

• Criminal Record / History

• Physical Health Concern

• Substance Abuse Concern

TOP 5 RECRUITMENT TACTICS USED BY TRAFFICKERS IN THE U.S.

Sex Trafficking:

• Intimate Partner / Marriage

• Familial

• Job Offer / Advertisement

• Posing as a Benefactor

• False promises / Fraud

Labor Trafficking

• Job Offer / Advertisement

• False Promises / Fraud

• Smuggling Related

• Familial

• Posing as a Benefactor

TOP 5 FORMS OF FORCE, FRAUD & COERCION USED BY TRAFFICKERS IN THE U.S.

Sex Trafficking:

• Induces / Exploits Substance Abuse Issues

• Physical Abuse

• Sexual Abuse

• Intimidation - Weapons

• Emotions abuse - Intimacy Related

Labor Trafficking

• Withholds Pay / Earnings

• Excessive Working Hours

• Threat to Report to Immigration

• Verbal Abuse

• Withholds / Denies Needs

With the recent increase in coverage surrounding human trafficking, it is essential to share data-based information from reliable sources. We are so thankful for the incredible work that Polaris does not just to aid victims and survivors of trafficking, but to also provide detailed reports about human trafficking.

If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, call or text today!

Call: 1 (888) 373-7888

SMS: 233733 (Text "HELP" or "INFO")

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