The Horrors of Human Trafficking

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Globally, about 20 to 30 million people are involved in the human trafficking system, and of those, 14,500 to 17,500 people are trafficked in the United States every year. Human trafficking is more prevalent today then ever before. It is the third largest crime internationally. People are abused and taken advantage of. According to the article, “11 Facts About Human Trafficking,” on average, a person is forced into the system around age 9, and the majority of victims are women and girls, with a small percentage of men and boys. In addition, the human trafficking system is a $32 billion dollar industry. Human trafficking can be defined as the selling and trade of human beings, ranging anywhere from children to adults, for the purpose of sexual slavery or involuntary labor, but Faith Alliance against Slavery and Trafficking (FAAST) is working to provide relief and hope for people involved in the system (“Child Trafficking”). Human Trafficking began long ago with the European slave trade in Africa. Around the 1400s, human trafficking was known as slavery. Africa was the central place from which people were taken. After noticing Europe’s trades, America became involved and participated in this trade as they began to colonize. Although Europe and America were known for the trading of slaves, many other countries were involved. As the system grew, it became more intricate. Many forms of human trafficking were introduced. In the 17th century, the term “white slavery” was introduced to America. They were American servants known as “indentured servants.” As society became more corrupt, they perverted the meaning into “forcing or deceiving a white woman or girl into prostitution.” As this form of trafficking became popular, it very qui... ... middle of paper ... ...ww.youtube.com/watch?v=OntjTAsfnpo>. Provost, Brittani. “A Long History.” human-trafficking-today.blogspot.com. n.p., 11 November 2012. Web. 14 April 2014. . “Sex Slavery/Trafficking: Frequently Asked Questions.” soroptimist.org. Soroptimist International of the Americans, n.d. Web. 9 April 2014. . Symons, Sarah. “About Human Trafficking.” madebysurvivors.com. Made by Survivors, n.d. Web. 13 April 2014. . “Types of Trafficking.” youthendingslavery.org. Youth ending slavery, n.d. Web. 9 April 2014. . “Who We Are.” faastinternational.org. World Relief, n.d. Web. 13 April 2014. .

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