Human Trafficking – A Global Perspective
Journal Title: Women's Health – Open Journal - Year 2016, Vol 1, Issue 3
Abstract
Most people think that slavery ended with the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation…. not so! Human trafficking is a worldwide crime that ruthlessly exploits women and children into forced labor and sex. It is the modern form of slavery and a violation of human rights. It is the fastest growing criminal activity in the world, which generates over $150 billion annually, with >70% of the dollars spent are from the United States.1 The hidden nature of this crime makes it a huge problem today, but one in which no one wants to think about or address. This topic is designed to raise your awareness, enrage you, and inspire you – enraged that human trafficking exists today as the fastest growing and most lucrative crimes, and to inspire you to reach out to help one of the most vulnerable populations trapped in slavery.
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Susan Scott Ricci
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- EP ID EP554855
- DOI 10.17140/ WHOJ-1-e003
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