1 day ago · The Human Trafficking Hotline is at 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733. The Milwaukee Police Department's Human Trafficking Unit can be reached at 414-935-7405. To submit an anonymous tip online, go to ...

Human trafficking is the misuse of someone for the exchange of something of value. There are two types: labor trafficking and sex trafficking. Labor trafficking: When someone takes advantage of another person for labor using force, fraud, or coercion.

Jan 20, 2025 · “Human trafficking” and “trafficking in persons” are umbrella terms used to refer to both sex trafficking and compelled labor. Relevant U.S. and international law describe this compelled service using a number of different terms, including involuntary servitude, slavery or practices similar to slavery, debt bondage, or forced labor. Human trafficking can …

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. This month serves as a time for the federal government to reaffirm its commitment to stopping and preventing trafficking. Human trafficking often manifests as involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage, or slavery, which are all contrary to the values of our democracy, society, and economy.

Dec 12, 2023 · “Trafficking in persons” and “human trafficking” are umbrella terms—often used interchangeably—to refer to a crime whereby traffickers exploit and profit at the expense of adults or children by compelling them to perform labor or engage in commercial sex. When a person younger than 18 is used to perform a commercial sex act, it is a […]

Jan 21, 2025 · Human trafficking is an estimated $236 billion global industry that exploits men, women, and children from all walks of life. The U.S. Department of Justice defines it as “the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or services, or to engage in commercial sex acts.” Estimating the scope of domestic human trafficking …

Jan 31, 2022 · Human trafficking is an insidious crime. Traffickers exploit and endanger some of the most vulnerable members of our society and cause unimaginable harm. The Justice Department is committed to using every available resource to combat human trafficking and to support human trafficking survivors.

Oct 7, 2024 · The IMPACTT Human Trafficking Act will make permanent and expand the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Victim Assistance Program and provide support to individuals impacted by human trafficking.

In an effort to address this concern, in 2021, the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) issued a new policy outlining child-centered procedures for the investigation of trafficking crimes committed against persons younger than the age of 18; this was the first government-issued guidance instructing law enforcement to handle trafficking cases ...

Jan 3, 2025 · Human trafficking victims are often overlooked because people do not recognize the signs of human trafficking. When travelers and transportation employees know what to look for, they can serve as a community's eyes and ears. Recognizing the indicators of human trafficking is the first step in identifying potential victims.