The Truth About Human Trafficking: Ending the Modern-Day Slavery

🔍Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery that has evolved from the Neolithic Revolution.

🤔Human trafficking is often disguised under terms like 'human trafficking' or 'commercial sexual exploitation of children.'

💔The numbers associated with human trafficking are alarming, with millions of people enslaved globally.

👥Victims of human trafficking live among us, and it is crucial for healthcare professionals to be trained in identifying the signs.

💪Taking action against human trafficking requires courage, training, and a network of resources and support.

What is human trafficking?

—Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery, involving the exploitation of individuals through force, fraud, or coercion for various purposes.

How can we identify victims of human trafficking?

—Signs of human trafficking include tattoos with dollar signs or demeaning words, late presentation to medical care, and individuals being accompanied by controlling partners.

Are children at high risk of human trafficking?

—Yes, one-third of runaway children are approached by traffickers within 48 hours, putting them at high risk of exploitation.

What can I do to help combat human trafficking?

—You can support organizations that provide resources and assistance to trafficked individuals, educate yourself and others about the issue, and be prepared to take action when you see signs of trafficking.

Where can I find more information and resources about human trafficking?

—Organizations like GEMS, PATH, and Polaris Project offer resources and information on human trafficking and how you can get involved in the fight against it.

00:03Eleven thousand years ago, agriculture was invented, leading to the emergence of slavery.

01:00Modern-day slavery is often referred to as human trafficking or the commercial sexual exploitation of children.

02:40The numbers associated with human trafficking, such as the amount spent on online sex trafficking and the number of enslaved individuals globally, are staggering.

04:19Healthcare professionals need to develop the ability to identify signs of human trafficking and provide support to victims.

05:39Taking action against human trafficking requires courage, training, and access to resources and support.