1. What is one of the fastest growing forms of contemporary slavery?
One of the fastest growing forms of contemporary slavery is human trafficking. Thousands and thousands of individuals are trafficked every year, majority consisting of women and young girls (Lyman & Potter, 2015). Cities including Los Angeles, New York, Miami, and Chicago are well known ports for trafficking. These women and young girls are continuously forced into prostitution, some manual labor or sweatshops. It’s common for children to be kidnapped and sold into the sex trade. Human trafficking typically flourishes when there are high rates of poverty, social segregation, and/or war (Lyman & Potter, 2015). Women and children are often convinced that a better life lies ahead, such as employment opportunities. However, if these individuals attempt to flee, they are threatened with violence, such as sexual intimidation or beatings, as well as harm against their family members.
2. What is contraband smuggling? …show more content…
Smuggling has gained prominence among organized crime groups with the increase in global trading. In addition, smuggling involves far less consequences when compared to drug trafficking offenses. Smuggling allows crime groups to avoid excessive taxation on such items. In the United States, commercial trading occurs on the day to day. This high volume of trading provides the necessary cover for organized crime groups to avoid detection when smuggling contraband (Lyman & Potter, 2015). Smuggling also includes substandard pharmaceutical drugs and hazardous chemicals which create health and safety concerns for
One of the fastest growing forms of contemporary slavery is human trafficking. Thousands and thousands of individuals are trafficked every year, majority consisting of women and young girls (Lyman & Potter, 2015). Cities including Los Angeles, New York, Miami, and Chicago are well known ports for trafficking. These women and young girls are continuously forced into prostitution, some manual labor or sweatshops. It’s common for children to be kidnapped and sold into the sex trade. Human trafficking typically flourishes when there are high rates of poverty, social segregation, and/or war (Lyman & Potter, 2015). Women and children are often convinced that a better life lies ahead, such as employment opportunities. However, if these individuals attempt to flee, they are threatened with violence, such as sexual intimidation or beatings, as well as harm against their family members.
2. What is contraband smuggling? …show more content…
Smuggling has gained prominence among organized crime groups with the increase in global trading. In addition, smuggling involves far less consequences when compared to drug trafficking offenses. Smuggling allows crime groups to avoid excessive taxation on such items. In the United States, commercial trading occurs on the day to day. This high volume of trading provides the necessary cover for organized crime groups to avoid detection when smuggling contraband (Lyman & Potter, 2015). Smuggling also includes substandard pharmaceutical drugs and hazardous chemicals which create health and safety concerns for