Human Trafficking
BY Vanessa S. , Elizabeth G., Chris C., Sam G.
What Is Human Trafficking ?
Human Trafficking is modern-day slavery, and involves the use of force, fraud or to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act. Human trafficking is the possession or trading of humans for the purpose of engaging them in slavery and prostitution through the means of force and coercion. It is a thriving industry that continues to grow every year. It is feared, that illegal trafficking of humans may soon outdo the illegal drug trade.
Colombia
In Colombia in a country where a lot of people are vulnerable to human trafficking do to the amount of drug cartels and the big gap between the poor and the rich.
The average cost of of a slave is $90.
The Causes Of human trafficking
The causes are that traffickers prey on people with promises of higher incomes to improve economic situations, support parents and families in villages and escape from war and conflict.
Effects of Human Trafficking
The effects are that the victims always struggle to gain acceptance in society from the stigma after being rescued. This illegal trafficking often intermingles with other crimes such as smuggling of drugs and ammunition. Corruption is so widespread in our world that the greed for wealth only further encourages trafficking of humans to flourish, with no barriers.
The Solution
to help stop trafficking by supporting a victim service provider or spreading awareness of human trafficking.
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