Defenition: “The unlawful act of transporting or coercing people in order to benefit from their work or service, typically in the form of forced labor or sexual exploitation.”—Oxford dictionary
Description: Human trafficking is as stated by homeland security: “the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act.“ Every year, millions of people including men, women, and children are trafficked all over the world. It can happen anywhere. Victims can be any “age, race, gender, or nationality”. Traffickers can use “violence, manipulation, or false promises of well-paying jobs or romantic relationships to lure victims into trafficking situations”. Also, stated by homeland security: “Language barriers, fear of their traffickers, and/or fear of law enforcement frequently keep victims from seeking help, making human trafficking a hidden crime. Traffickers look for people who are susceptible, including psychological or emotional vulnerability, economic hardship, lack of a social safety net, natural disasters, or political instability.“