What does Polaris do for human trafficking?

Polaris operates the U.S. National Human Trafficking Hotline, which connects victims and survivors to supports and services around the country and takes tips and calls from people about suspected situations of human trafficking.

What is the purpose of the Polaris project?

Polaris is leading a data-driven social justice movement to fight sex and labor trafficking at the massive scale of the problem – 25 million people worldwide deprived of the freedom to choose how they live and work.

How are human trafficking victims chosen?

FBI investigations show that human traffickers frequently use online platforms to recruit individuals into forced labor or sex work. They target vulnerable people by preying on their personal situations, and they groom their victims online by offering fake employment opportunities and the promise of a better life.

Who is trafficked the most?

The victims of sexual exploitation are predominantly women and girls. Surprisingly, in 30% of the countries which provided information on the gender of traffickers, women make up the largest proportion of traffickers.

Who is most likely to be human trafficked?

Some of the most vulnerable populations for trafficking in the United States include American Indian/Alaska Native communities, lesbian-gay-bisexual-transgender-questioning individuals, individuals with disabilities, undocumented migrants, runaway and homeless youth, temporary guest-workers and low-income individuals.

How do I know if my child is traffickers?

Identifying Human Trafficking

  1. Living with employer.
  2. Poor living conditions.
  3. Multiple people in cramped space.
  4. Inability to speak to individual alone.
  5. Answers appear to be scripted and rehearsed.
  6. Employer is holding identity documents.
  7. Signs of physical abuse.
  8. Submissive or fearful.

Which country has the most human trafficking?

The 10 Worst Countries for Human Trafficking

  • China.
  • Eritrea.
  • Iran.
  • North Korea.
  • Russia.
  • Sudan.
  • Syria.
  • Venezuela. Among those trafficked out of Venezuela, 55 percent are adults, 26 percent are young girls and 19 percent are young boys.

What do traffickers do to their victims?

Traffickers use force, fraud, or coercion to lure their victims and force them into labor or commercial sexual exploitation.

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