Around the globe, many people fall victim to modern slavery. Human Trafficking is a major worldwide problem that occurs every day, even in America. Human trafficking is hidden in plain sight without the knowledge of the public.
Victims of human trafficking can be anybody; mostly females of all ages, including young children. They can be normal individuals who have been kidnapped, hookers, the homeless, or drug addicts. These people are often disregarded by society and labeled as outcasts. They are not only just used for sex, but they are sold into prostitution for the profit of criminals.
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Victims are often raped, beaten, kidnapped, forced, drugged, and have some form of sexually transmitted infection or STI. These victims are hidden, but the evidence is not. Signs of abuse are seen in hospitals and clinics. One of the attentive few is Dr. Kimberly Chang, who “works with minors trafficked for sex work at the Oakland, California-based Asian Health Services.” She works in a clinic for teens and began recognizing a pattern of patients. Some victims have bruises, some were frequently drunk, and others were there with STIs. Still, many victims don’t tell anyone what’s really going on and what’s happening to them possibly due to fear, shame, and trauma. (Galvin 2018). But many companies and programs are helping identify victims and fight against traffickers, like famous actor Ashton Kutcher and his non-profit organization, Thorn.
Thorn has “assisted law enforcement in identifying 5,894 child sex trafficking victims and rescuing 103 children” (Petit 2018) and continues to help in tracking down perpetrators and saving lives. Not only does human trafficking occur on the streets, but it also occurs online. Petit, S. (2018, May 30). Ashton Kutcher Helps Save 6,000 From Sex Trafficking Via His Organization With Demi Moore.
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