Human Trafficking

PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING 1

Psychological Effects of Human Trafficking

Jason Danjou

Seminole State College of Florida

PSY 2012

PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING 2

Abstract

This paper is on the Psychological effects that Human Trafficking has on a society and the individual.   It will describe stories of experiences and stories of hard ache.   As this is not only a major factor here in the United States but is also a major factor and issue around the world.   I will briefly describe the national and worldly effect that this may have on the way people are treated on an everyday occurrence and how sheltered people, mainly women have become.

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Psychological Effects of Human Trafficking

What are the Psychological effects of Human Trafficking and what kind of effect does it have on an individual and the way that someone is treated and the way they may be treated in the future, will they even have a future to return to.   First let me identify what Human Trafficking really is.   According to Wikipedia, Human trafficking is the practice of people being tricked, lured, coerced or otherwise removed from their home or country, and then forced to work with no or low payment or on terms which are highly exploitative. The practice is considered to be the trade or commerce of people, which has many features of slavery, and which is illegal in most countries. The victims of human trafficking are used in a variety of situations, including prostitution, forced labor (including bonded labor or debt bondage) and other forms of involuntary servitude. The sale of babies and children for adoption or other purposes is also considered to be trafficking in those children (1).

Human Trafficking is not only an occurrence in the United States but it occurs throughout the world.   An estimated 14,000 are trafficked into the United States each year (2).   Human trafficking is the... [continues]

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