Stop Human Trafficking

Human trafficking is the unlawful recruitment of individuals for the intention of forced labor or profitable sexual exploitation (The United States government). Types of human trafficking include forced labor, sex trafficking, debt captivity among migrant labourers, and involuntary domestic slavery. Although anyone can become a victim of human trafficking with no limit to age or gender, women and children are the most at risk due to their weakness. To help stop human trafficking, people must be alert of the problem, raise awareness, and participate in anti-trafficking projects to help battle the issue. Sexual exploitation is one the most common types of trafficking particularly because the business consists of an act and not a product, thus
Because human trafficking is unwelcomed by various nations, organizations and laws accompany the instructional programs to prohibit such actions worldwide. Since every country has their own cultures and views, each nation involved in the prevention of human trafficking has their personal tactics to stop the issue. Groups organized include those that are funded by the government and those that are independently formed by people with the same intentions to put an end to the industry. Laws have been placed to incriminate anyone who partakes in the trafficking of others. To help the victims, therapy and treatment may be offered depending on their
First, regulations that are passed must be performed by those who have agreed to carry out the task. If the ones that are expected to help when someone is in danger are not only allowing the problem to continue but also contributing to the situation, then who can these victims turn to? This only encourages more traffickers to grow the business because they are never faced with any consequences. Secondly, each nation who deals with human trafficking must become more aware. They must be mindful of the people who are faced with forced slavery but also cautious of themselves and know who to avoid certain people and situations so they do not become victimized by trafficking. With people being more careful of whom they associate themselves with or are educated enough to recognize an illegitimate offer, less people may be trapped. Overall, human trafficking is an issue that many nations battle. Women, men, and children are all victims of modern day slavery and the problem continues to grow. Without proper knowledge, guidelines and preventative steps taken place, human trafficking will only get worse and keep captivating innocent peoples’ freedom that everyone deserves regardless of who they are or where they come