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Human trafficking is modern-day slavery. Ending slavery begins when we become aware of its existence.
01/12/2023
Exploring 20 Common Myths About Human Trafficking!
Myth 13: ALL TRAFFICKERS ARE WILLING PARTICIPANTS IN THE CRIME.
Human trafficking is a complex issue deeply rooted in many systematic issues, and it’s not uncommon for traffickers to participate purely to escape their own victimization. The traffickers may have been trafficked themselves and seized the opportunity to ‘move up’ and avoid being trafficked further. They may also be so desperate that illegal activity seems like the only option.
Myth #14: IT’S EASY TO EXIT, OR GET OUT OF S*X TRAFFICKING
Most individuals who are trafficked are controlled and monitored constantly and do not have the opportunity to ask for help. Others may not realize or acknowledge what is happening to them or that it’s a crime. In addition, most victims of abuse, s*xual exploitation, and s*x trafficking do not identify with these terms or crimes.
In most cases, victims may fear their trafficker or even law enforcement too much to risk seeking help. Traffickers may also threaten their victims with further abuse, humiliation, or involving friends or family members should they try to tell anyone what is going on. Victims may also be manipulated into believing that their trafficker is the only person who cares about them.
Sources:
www.tacfs.org
www.stopht.com
www.bridgenorth.org
www.polarisproject.org
www.bridgehopenow.org
www.canadianwomen.org
www.humantraffickinghotline.org
01/11/2023
Exploring 20 Common Myths About Human Trafficking!
Myth 11: VICTIMS WILL BE DESPERATE TO ESCAPE THEIR TRAFFICKER AND ASK FOR HELP WHEN THEY NEED IT.
Individuals who experience trafficking may not readily seek help due to a number of factors, including shame, self-blame, fear, or even specific instructions from their traffickers regarding how to behave when interacting with others.
In many cases, people in s*x trafficking situations do not see themselves as victims while they are being trafficked. They have been so expertly manipulated or “groomed” that they believe they are making their own choice to engage in commercial s*x.
Some may not realize that they have rights. People in s*x trafficking situations are often dependent on their traffickers for physical needs like money or shelter and may face threats against them or their families or violence if they complain or try to leave.
Myth 12: HUMAN TRAFFICKING ONLY HAPPENS IN ILLEGAL OR UNDERGROUND INDUSTRIES.
Human labor trafficking cases have been reported and prosecuted in various industries including restaurants, cleaning services, construction, factories and more.
Sources:
www.tacfs.org
www.stopht.com
www.bridgenorth.org
www.polarisproject.org
www.bridgehopenow.org
www.canadianwomen.org
www.humantraffickinghotline.org
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Human Trafficking is the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring or receipt of persons by threat or use of force, coercion, abduction, fraud, deception, abuse of power or vulnerability, or giving payments or benefits to a person in control of the victim for the purpose of exploitation, which includes exploiting the prostitution of others, s*xual exploitation, forced labor, slavery or similar practices and the removal of organs (UNODC, 20015). Human trafficking is modern-day slavery. Ending slavery begins when we become aware of its existence.
