Understanding Human Trafficking - United States Department of State “Trafficking in persons,” “human trafficking,” and “modern slavery” 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
Human Trafficking | What is Human Trafficking? Human trafficking, also known as trafficking in persons, is a crime that involves compelling or coercing a person to provide labor or services, or to engage in commercial sex acts The coercion can be subtle or overt, physical or psychological
Human trafficking in California - Wikipedia The state of California defines a trafficker as "anyone who deprives or violates the personal liberty of another with the intent to obtain forced labor or services, procure or sell the individual for commercial sex, or exploit the individual in an obscene matter" [6]
Human Trafficking — FBI Human trafficking involves the use of force, threats of force, fraud, or coercion to exploit individuals for labor or services The FBI takes a trauma-informed, victim-centered approach in
What Is Human Trafficking? - Homeland Security The safety of the public as well as the victim is important Do not attempt to confront a suspected trafficker directly or alert a victim to any suspicions – your role is just to report it, and it is up to law enforcement to investigate suspected cases of human trafficking
Recovery From Human Trafficking - CA Victim Compensation Board Human trafficking victims can get up to $10,000 per year in compensation, for up to two years if a trafficker kept them from their freedom This form of payment is available to new applications filed by victims on or after January 1, 2020
Human Trafficking | ICE Traffickers use various methods to control and exploit their victims, including physical violence, psychological manipulation, threats and deception They often lure victims with false promises of employment, education or a better life