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There are more slaves in the world than the population of London, New York, and Los Angeles combined.
40.3 million people are estimated to be victims of human trafficking.
Human trafficking in California is a serious issue that has negatively affected the lives of many people, including women and children, and it is an issue that must be solved to prevent further harm.
Human trafficking in California is sadly a common crime. Since California is near an international border this allows for human trafficking on a larger scale. Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco, as we know are the top destinations for human trafficking for being diverse cities. The battle with human trafficking in Los Angeles has been going on since 2005, and nearly 15 years late is one of LA’s biggest problems. The reason why LA is one of the major human trafficking hubs is because of its diversity. Most people “blend in” or don’t know how to speak the language so most people being trafficked end up blending in.
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Employees are promised good pay and a safe environment but instead are tricked into below minimum wage and working overtime.
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Traffickers will take advantage of those in need because of their vulnerability. Main targets are women and children.
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Social and cultural practices contribute to certain groups for human trafficking as well (marginalizing women, etc.)
Anyone can be affected by human trafficking. Prime targets are those in need and women and children but if there are many forms of trafficking then there are many types of targets. Certain cultures will marginalize certain types of people thus making them vulnerable to trafficking.
Two men were charged for trafficking 3 underage girls in Long Beach in the summer of 2020. Both traffickers were Ruff and Romero, Ruff was released in August with a $450,000 bail bond while Romero remains in jail with a $470,000 bail.
The organization offers housing, counseling, job training, educational resources, love and support for up to 18 months
There are over 40 million victims in California involved in human trafficking and it is a serious issue. The main people being targeted are the ones who seem the most vulnerable, gullible, along with women and children. It is important to know about human trafficking because it is something that needs to be prevented.
Anyone can be a victim.