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In this section of the site we answer the most popular questions that people have about us and about human trafficking. If you can't find the answer here don't hesitate to contact us.

Q1 - What is Human Trafficking?

Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery in which traffickers use force, fraud, or coercion to control victims for the purpose of engaging in commercial sex acts or labor services against his/her will. If the victim is under the age of 18, the elements of force, fraud or coercion are not required to prove the crime of Human Trafficking. Trafficking takes two primary forms: Sex Trafficking and Labor Trafficking.

Q2 - What is the difference between Human Trafficking and Prostitution?

Prostitution is the practice of engaging in sexual activity with someone for payment. Prostitutes or sex workers are over the age of 18. Human trafficking requires that the person has been forced to prostitute through force, fraud or coercion. Victims do not keep their profits.

Q3 -Who are the victims?

As defined under U.S. law, victims of human trafficking can be divided into three populations:

  1. Children under age 18 induced into commercial sex.
  2. Adults aged 18 or over induced into commercial sex through force, fraud, or coercion.
  3. Children and adults induced to perform labor or services through force, fraud, or coercion.

Q4 - Who are the traffickers?

  • Traffickers are everyday people.
  • Traffickers represent every social, ethnic and racial group.
  • Traffickers can be lone individuals or extensive criminal networks.
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Other common questions

What are the risk factors?
  • Runaway and homeless youth
  • Economic vulnerability (poverty, lack of education, poor employment opportunities)
  • Age (inexperience, need to belong, self-esteem issues)
  • Prior experiences of physical and/or sexual abuse
  • Lack of a support network, including a trustworthy adult
Where does trafficking take place?
Human Trafficking cases have been reported in every State and every major city in the US and countries around the world.
What should I do if I suspect that human trafficking is occurring?
  • If the individual is suspected to be in immediate danger, call 911.
  • If the individual is not in immediate danger, call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center hotline at 1-888-3737-888.
What can I do to help stop human trafficking?
  1. Continue to educate yourself, then help educate others
  2. Raise awareness
  3. Host a discussion or film screening
  4. Donate to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
  5. Support youth in empowering workshops to boost confidence and self-esteem.
  6. Help publicize the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline: 1-888-373-7888
When is Human Trafficking Awareness month?
The Human Trafficking Awareness month is commemorated every year in January