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13 October 2020, “What Is Human Trafficking?" The United States Department of Justice:
Human Trafficking can happen to anyone, no matter where they live, what their gender or race is. There is no single profile of a trafficking victim. They can be anyone. This article does a great job at introducing the topic while also emphasizing the fact that this is a universal issue every country has to face.
3 May 2016, “Human Trafficking/Involuntary Servitude” FBI:
The FBI investigates several types of human trafficking under the human trafficking program. The most effective way is to use a multi-agency and international approach, which they are a part of. Not only are we introduced to the types of investigations in this article, but also to the 2000 Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA), an essential law to protect humans from being sold and treated like slaves.
Interest Stories:
Tonya was human trafficked as a teenager, by someone whom she trusted and thought to be her friend. “Eddie” – her boyfriend and trafficker at the time – forced her to sleep with countless men, which took a toll on her emotional and physical well-being. After years, help finally came and Tonya continues to fight for justice nowadays.