BackgroundBackground• Human trafficking

ü$32 billion global industry driven by trafficking profit.

üThe fastest growing, second largest criminal activity in the world.

• The U.S. is a source, transit and destination country for victims.

• Ten years ago, the United Nations negotiated the international standards against trafficking in persons, and the US enacted the Trafficking Victims Protection Act.

BackgroundBackground• In 2010, 177 countries -- including the US for the first time --

were included in the U.S. State Department’s Trafficking in Persons Report.

The report estimated:

ü 12.3 million adults and children are trafficked internationally.

üUp to 300,000 children are at risk for sexual exploitation in the US.

ü76% percent of transactions for sex with underage girls start on the Internet.

Pillar #1: Making the CasePillar #1: Making the Case

• No uniform database exists to capture:

ü The increasing number of cases being tried under state human trafficking statutes.

ü Cases where traffickers are charged with related crimes such as pimping, kidnapping, physical assault, sexual assault etc.

Pillar #1: Making the CasePillar #1: Making the Case

GOALS

üAccurately assess the problem of modern slavery in the U.S.

üSupport the launch of the new FBI business and training plan to include human trafficking as a part of the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program.

üEncourage states to participate in the FBI’s effort to map and code trafficking offenses, and collect data regarding trafficking incidents.

Pillar #2: Prosecute Traffickers Pillar #2: Prosecute Traffickers

• Not all states have adopted anti-human trafficking laws. Only a hand full has prosecuted under them.

Pillar #2: Prosecute Traffickers Pillar #2: Prosecute Traffickers

GOALS

üAnalyze existing state laws and model criminal and civil statutes.

üEvaluate the effectiveness of existing prevention strategies, law enforcement and victim services.

üIncrease training opportunities.

Pillar #3: Rescue VictimsPillar #3: Rescue Victims

GOALS

ü Identify service provider networks or “portals” in every state.

üForm partnerships with grass-roots advocacy organizations.

üEncourage all AG’s to adopt victim-centered response.

Pillar #4: Demand Reduction Pillar #4: Demand Reduction

GOALS

üReduce demand for trafficking victims through public awareness campaigns.

üPromote community awareness to identify victims.

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