Proactive Measures for safety
Dedicated Support
Our 24/7 customer service team is trained to handle trafficking-related issues, ensuring prompt and effective responses.
Advanced Monitoring
Employing AI technology, we rigorously monitor user profiles to detect and prevent any signs of trafficking.
Strict Moderation
Our photo and content moderation policies are designed to prevent misuse of our platform and protect user rights.
Community Engagement and User Guidelines
We encourage our users to actively participate in creating a safe environment by reporting any suspicious activities.
Clear, user-friendly safety guidelines are provided to educate our community on safe online practices.
Our policies and strategies are continually updated to adapt to new challenges in the fight against human trafficking.
We maintain transparency in our efforts and invite user feedback to improve our platform's safety measures.
Understanding Human Trafficking Global and National Statistics
Human trafficking involves the exploitation of individuals through force, coercion, or fraud for labor or commercial sex acts. It's a global issue affecting all ages, genders, and races. In 2021, there were 2,027 persons referred to U.S. attorneys for human trafficking offenses, a 49% increase from 2011. Of those charged, 92% were male, and 60% were white, indicating the diverse nature of offenders.
The UNODC's global report highlights that crises like the COVID-19 pandemic have shifted trafficking patterns and hindered victim identification, increasing vulnerabilities to exploitation.
U.S. Specific Data
States like California, Texas, Florida, and New York have reported the highest numbers of human trafficking cases, with factors like high populations and immigrant communities contributing to these numbers.
Mississippi, Nevada, and Missouri have among the highest incidence rates of human trafficking per 100,000 population.
LATIN AMERICA
Context of Human Trafficking in Latin America
Resources and Support in Latin America
EUROPE
Understanding Human Trafficking in Europe
European Resources and Initiatives
Victoria Milan’s Efforts and Resources
Direct Support and Resources
Polaris Project
UNODC
National Human Trafficking Hotline
Freedom Network USA
The Exodus Road
https://theexodusroad.com/fighting-human-trafficking-in-latin-america
Hotlines and Contact Information
The National Human Trafficking Hotline serves victims across the United States and is available 24/7 in more than 200 languages. Contact: 1-888-373-7888, SMS: 233-733, or start a live chat on their website.
Persons prosecuted for these offenses
Persons referred for human trafficking offenses in the U.S.
General Overview
Increase in Offenses and Prosecutions
There has been a significant increase in the number of persons referred for human trafficking offenses in the U.S. - from 1,360 persons in 2011 to 2,027 persons in 2021. This marks a 49% increase. Similarly, the number of persons prosecuted for these offenses more than doubled during the same period, from 729 to 1,672 persons.
92% male
Defendants charged in federal court for human trafficking offenses
60% white
Racial demographics
77% male
Cases of peonage, slavery, forced labor, and sex trafficking
58% black
Cases of peonage, slavery, forced labor, and sex trafficking
Demographics of Offenders
Gender and Race
A vast majority (92%) of the defendants charged in federal court for human trafficking offenses in fiscal year 2021 were male. Regarding racial demographics, 60% were white. In cases of peonage, slavery, forced labor, and sex trafficking, 77% of the defendants were male and 58% were black.
Convictions and Sentencing
Prison Sentences
At the end of 2021, 1,657 individuals were serving sentences in state prisons for human trafficking offenses.
Challenges in Victim Identification
Shift in Trafficking Patterns
The pandemic has led to fewer cases of trafficking for sexual exploitation being detected, as public spaces were closed and trafficking activities were pushed into more concealed and less safe locations, making victim identification more challenging.
Impact of Crises on Human Trafficking
Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic
The UNODC report highlights that the COVID-19 pandemic, along with other crises, has increased vulnerabilities to exploitation, impacting the detection and identification of trafficking victims. The number of victims detected globally fell by 11% in 2020 compared to the previous year, primarily in low- and medium-income countries. This decline is attributed to reduced opportunities for traffickers to operate and potentially weakened law enforcement capacities.
Conviction Rates
Global Conviction Trends
There was a 27% decline in the number of convictions for trafficking offenses globally in 2020 compared to the previous year, a trend likely influenced by the pandemic and its impact on law enforcement and judicial processes.