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What are the root causes of human trafficking? Why does human trafficking happen? Human trafficking can happen to anyone, but some people are more vulnerable than others. The causes of human trafficking are complex and interlinked, and can include economic, social and political factors. Poverty alone doesn’t necessarily create vulnerability to trafficking, but when combined with other factors, these can lead to a higher risk for being trafficked. Some of those factors include...: corruption, civil unrest, lack of access to education or jobs, family disruption or dysfunction, lack of human rights, or economic disruptions. Additional risk factors could also include recent migration or relocation, substance use, mental health concerns, involvement with the child welfare system and being a runaway or homeless youth. Often, traffickers identify and leverage their victims’ vulnerabilities in order to create dependency. (Source: National Human Trafficking Hotline & Catholic Relief Services) #FIGHTFORFREEDOM #SAStandupStepupSpeakup

The US National Human Trafficking Hotline is and remains a vital lifeline for individuals who are experiencing any form of human trafficking. The hotline is available 24/7 either by text or telephone and offers safe, reliable and confidential information for victims and survivors seeking services. In 2019 there were 22,326 victims and survivors identified through the National Human Trafficking Hotline (www.polarisproject.org). Victims and Survivors Identified by Trafficking ...Type: 14,597 Sex Trafficking 4,934 Labor Trafficking 1,048 Sex and Labor Trafficking 1,747 Not identified US National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 TEXT BEFREE (233733) #FIGHTFORFREEDOM #SAStandupStepupSpeakup

According to the International Labour Organization there are an estimated 40.3 million people across the globe experiencing some form of human trafficking, including 24.9 million being trafficked for forced labor. Of the 24.9 million people experiencing forced labor, 16 million people globally are exploited in the private sector such as domestic work, construction or agriculture and 4.8 million persons are affected by forced sexual exploitation. (www.ilo.org) #FIGHTFORFORFREEDOM #SAStandupStepupSpeakup

Did you know that human trafficking is a criminal industry that denies freedom to millions of people around the world? No matter where you live, it can occur in your community. Human trafficking is defined by US law as the use of force, fraud or coercion to compel a person into commercial sex acts or labor or services against his or her will. The one exception involves minors and commercial sex. Inducing a minor into commercial sex is considered human trafficking regardless o...f the presence of force, fraud or coercion. Please join us for the entire month of January as we raise awareness about human trafficking and explore how we can join in the fight for justice. For more information, please visit www.sajustice.us. #FIGHTFORFREEDOM #SAStandupStepupSpeakup

What can you do to support #SDG16? Be an advocate for the oppressed and disadvantaged. You can make a difference for an individual and for society, today!... #UNSDG16

According to the @UN, ‘corruption, fraud, theft and tax evasion cost some $1.26 trillion per year for developing countries. This amount of money could be used to help those living on less than $1.25 per day for at least six years.' by @saconnects #CryForJustice #UNSDG16 (Shared by The Salvation Army ISJC)