One of the most national crimes in the world today is human trafficking. “A 2005 report by the International Labor Organization estimated that more than 2.5 million people were being exploited as victims of human trafficking at any time”(Enotes). Human Trafficking is a serious crime involving the kidnapping and transporting individuals (women and kids) held against their will as sex slaves and domestic workers. It is a modern day form of slavery and violation of human rights. The accurate amount of human trafficking is extremely difficult due to it occurring worldwide and its system being immeasurable to investigate. Trafficking is found in all areas of the world and the most common places for victims are North and Central America, Asia and
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“In 2006, the US State Department reported that one million children are exploited in the global sex trade. Sex tourists, seeking anonymity and impunity in foreign lands, exploit many of these children in child sex tourism”(trafficking of children). Children are kidnapped, sold into a sexual slavery and sent to a different country. Children are often chosen because they are unable to get in contact with their family, become vulnerable and at the mercy of the traffickers.
“Human trafficking attempts to strip individuals of their God given dignity and should no longer be tolerated as an industry in the global economy.” “ The sale of human beings is believed to be a $7 to $12 billion industry and ranks third, after the sale of drugs and arms, as the most lucrative international and illegal enterprise. “(Criminal Justice). The profit of human trafficking is found to be immense with minimal risk. The cheap labor brings high profit especially in low economy. “Supply and demand have increased through the years partially due to the internet and the ease with which traffickers and customers can discreetly complete a transaction”(End slavery Now). It is becoming really easy and inexpensive and that is what promotes
“In 2006, the US State Department reported that one million children are exploited in the global sex trade. Sex tourists, seeking anonymity and impunity in foreign lands, exploit many of these children in child sex tourism”(trafficking of children). Children are kidnapped, sold into a sexual slavery and sent to a different country. Children are often chosen because they are unable to get in contact with their family, become vulnerable and at the mercy of the traffickers.
“Human trafficking attempts to strip individuals of their God given dignity and should no longer be tolerated as an industry in the global economy.” “ The sale of human beings is believed to be a $7 to $12 billion industry and ranks third, after the sale of drugs and arms, as the most lucrative international and illegal enterprise. “(Criminal Justice). The profit of human trafficking is found to be immense with minimal risk. The cheap labor brings high profit especially in low economy. “Supply and demand have increased through the years partially due to the internet and the ease with which traffickers and customers can discreetly complete a transaction”(End slavery Now). It is becoming really easy and inexpensive and that is what promotes