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Human Trafficking: The Ugly

Human Trafficking: The Ugly

Human Trafficking: Using FORCE, FRAUD, or COERCION of people to make money through forced

Human Trafficking: Using FORCE, FRAUD, or COERCION of people to make money through forced labor or prostitution

Ugly Truth #1 North Carolina is infested with human trafficking, both forced prostitution and

Ugly Truth #1 North Carolina is infested with human trafficking, both forced prostitution and forced labor. The presence of our highway system (I 95, I 85, 64 and 40) makes North Carolina a hotspot for traffickers to conduct their terrible trade.

Human Trafficking Statistics Human trafficking generates $9. 5 billion yearly in the United States.

Human Trafficking Statistics Human trafficking generates $9. 5 billion yearly in the United States. (United Nations) Approximately 300, 000 children are at risk of being prostituted in the United States. (U. S. Department of Justice) The average of entry into prostitution for a child victim in the United States is 1314 years old. (U. S. Department of Justice) A pimp can make $150, 000 -$200, 000 per child each year and the average pimp has 4 to 6 girls. (U. S. Justice Department, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children) The average victim may be forced to have sex up to 20 -48 times a day. (Polaris Project) Fewer than 100 beds are available in the United States for underage victims. (Health and Human Services) Source: http: //thecoveringhouse. org/act/resources-2/sex-trafficking-statistics-sourcedocumentation/

Department Of Justice has identified the top twenty human trafficking jurisdictions in the country:

Department Of Justice has identified the top twenty human trafficking jurisdictions in the country: ” Houston
 • El Paso
 • Los Angeles
 • Atlanta
 • Chicago
 • Charlotte
 • Miami
 • Las Vegas
 • New York
 • Long Island
 • New Orleans
 • Washington, D. C. 
 • Philadelphia
 • Phoenix
 • Richmond
 • San Diego • San Francisco
 • St Louis
 • Seattle
 • Tampa (Department of Justice) A pimp can make $150, 000 -$200, 000 per child each year and the average pimp has 4 to 6 girls. (U. S. Justice Department, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children) One in three teens on the street will be lured toward prostitution within 48 hours of leaving home. (National Runaway Hotline)

Ugly Truth #2 Children and young people are targeted specifically by pimps, or traffickers,

Ugly Truth #2 Children and young people are targeted specifically by pimps, or traffickers, to be forced into prostitution. This is done through a process called “grooming”. Often, traffickers will seem to be friendly, clean cut, normal people to others. This is done to deceive others about their intentions.

Traffickers can be men or women who seek to befriend a young person in

Traffickers can be men or women who seek to befriend a young person in order to trick them into running away with them. This is done through a process called “grooming”. This process can occur in person OR on the Internet. Pedophiles and traffickers constantly search in chatrooms that young people frequent for anyone they can charm. Parents must protect their children by monitoring their online activities and social events. Traffickers look for any way they can to lure unsuspecting kids and teenagers to run away with them. By then, it is too late to stop them from being sold into prostitution or forced labor.

“Grooming” is used by traffickers to convince potential young victims to believe they are

“Grooming” is used by traffickers to convince potential young victims to believe they are loved or valued. Traffickers use this to trick young people into going away with them. By then, it’s too late! DON’T BE

Is your child, or are other kids, being GROOMED? ?

Is your child, or are other kids, being GROOMED? ?

GET HELP!!!!

GET HELP!!!!

Don’t believe the LIES that traffickers tell your children! Know the signs that they

Don’t believe the LIES that traffickers tell your children! Know the signs that they are being groomed!

How to tell if you are being “groomed”: 1. Someone you met at the

How to tell if you are being “groomed”: 1. Someone you met at the mall, a fast food place, a bowling alley, an amusement park, an arcade, a skating rink, or online, is paying extra attention to you, buying you gifts, listening to you, and spending a lot of time with you. 2. That person keeps on telling you how beautiful, cool, and special you are and how unappreciated and misunderstood you are by your family. 3. That person tries to convince you that he or she can offer you a much better life if you go away with him or her.

Ugly Truth #3 Trafficking occurs in every kind of neighborhood and enslaves children, teens,

Ugly Truth #3 Trafficking occurs in every kind of neighborhood and enslaves children, teens, and young adults!

“Is this not the fast I have chosen: to loose the bonds of wickedness,

“Is this not the fast I have chosen: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, to let the oppressed go free, and that you break every yoke? ” Isaiah 58: 6

SAFE Support, Advocacy, Fight, Educate

SAFE Support, Advocacy, Fight, Educate

SAFE is a local organization that was formed to respond to the growing epidemic

SAFE is a local organization that was formed to respond to the growing epidemic of human trafficking in the Nash, Edgecombe, and Wilson County areas. Made up of concerned citizens from a variety of walks of life, SAFE seeks to spread the message of support and prevention of this horrible evil through any means available. Our focus is to join arms with others in our community to advance our message.

We are on Facebook!

We are on Facebook!

SAFE meets quarterly on the fourth Thursday of each month at Eastpointe Mental Health

SAFE meets quarterly on the fourth Thursday of each month at Eastpointe Mental Health at 10: 00 a. m. Check us out on Facebook or online!

What can I DO about human trafficking? 1. EDUCATE YOURSELF about the realities of

What can I DO about human trafficking? 1. EDUCATE YOURSELF about the realities of human trafficking. 2. REMAIN ALERT in your community, work, the mall, your church, or anywhere you go. 3. REPORT anything suspicious to Sgt. Morris at 252 -343 -3173 and the National Hotline. 4. CONSIDER joining our efforts through active participation or financial support.

YOU can make a difference for someone! YOU may be the ONLY person who

YOU can make a difference for someone! YOU may be the ONLY person who will make a difference for someone!

Will you?

Will you?