FACTS AND STATISTICS
There are currently over 27 million human trafficking victims worldwide. Child trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation is the fastest growing and second largest criminal industry in the world today. An estimated 5.5 million children are exploited in prostitution or pornography every year. - ( U.S. fund for UNICEF's End Trafficking )
In the United States, there are over 1 million human trafficking victims and of the 1 million victims in America, over 100,000 to 300,000 of them are children. Human trafficking exists all over the United States, but California is a hotspot for domestic and international human trafficking because of its large population, international borders, large economy, extensive ports, and metropolitan regions. - (National Human Trafficking Resource Center , Shared Hope international , Sowers Education Group )
The average age of entry into the commercial sex trade is 12 years old. - (The Federal Bureau of Investigation's
Efforts to Combat Crimes Against Children) Within 48 hours, one in three runaways will be approached by sex traffickers (National Center for Missing and Exploited Children). Human rights investigations discovered minors were sold an average of 10-15 times a day, 6 days a week, totaling between 9,360 and 14,040 sex acts a year. The girls received none of the money. -( Shared Hope International )
In the United States, there are over 1 million human trafficking victims and of the 1 million victims in America, over 100,000 to 300,000 of them are children. Human trafficking exists all over the United States, but California is a hotspot for domestic and international human trafficking because of its large population, international borders, large economy, extensive ports, and metropolitan regions. - (National Human Trafficking Resource Center , Shared Hope international , Sowers Education Group )
The average age of entry into the commercial sex trade is 12 years old. - (The Federal Bureau of Investigation's
Efforts to Combat Crimes Against Children) Within 48 hours, one in three runaways will be approached by sex traffickers (National Center for Missing and Exploited Children). Human rights investigations discovered minors were sold an average of 10-15 times a day, 6 days a week, totaling between 9,360 and 14,040 sex acts a year. The girls received none of the money. -( Shared Hope International )
BUYERS
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SELLERS
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VICTIMS
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STATISTICS RESEARCHED AND PROVIDED BY SHARED HOPE, Sex Buyers Research,The National Report on DMST, National Center For Missing and Exploited Children, Rights 4 Girls, LanierLawFirm
Experts from the Film Speak about Buyers, Sellers, and Victims
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Lt. Andre Dawson, speaks about vulnerabilities of children with disabilities and how they become targets for traffickers/sellers.
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Angela Chung, Attorney at Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking speaks about the crimes done to victims being trafficked.
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PREVENTION EDUCATION
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Prevention Tips by Abolitionist Mom
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Experts from the Film Speak about Education and Hope
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Nancy O’ Malley, Heat Watch & District Attorney speaks about the simplicity of ignoring trafficking contributes to the continuous harm done to victims.
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Daphne Phung, Founder of California Against Slavery speaks about being a foster parent and hope for survivors.
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Experts from the Film Speak about Taking Action and Keeping Safe
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Rachel Thomas, M. Ed., Ending The Game explains what to do if you are approached by a predator.
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Nola Brantley, describes the different ways a child could be trafficked.
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NATIONAL RESOURCES
Call 911, if it is an emergency.
If someone needs help right away because they are an immediate danger.
The National Human Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888 or text INFO or HELP to BEFREE (233733)
The National Human Trafficking Hotline connects victims and survivors of sex and labor trafficking with services and supports to get help and stay safe.
The National Hotline also receives tips about potential situations of sex and labor trafficking and facilitates reporting that information to the appropriate authorities in certain cases. It is confidential and you may request assistance or report a tip anonymously.
The toll-free phone and SMS text lines. Help is available in English or Spanish, or in more than 200 additional languages through an on-call interpreter.
National Runaway Safeline: 800-RUN-AWAY
National Runaway Safeline is here to support you whether you are thinking of running away or already have. THEY DON’T JUDGE. You can expect to share your story with someone who won’t judge or tell you what to do. THEY’RE TRAINED TO HELP YOU. Each team member has been trained to handle a crisis, provide support and listen to your story. Can talk 24/7 with toll-free text or call.
Referral Directory:
This online Referral Directory is made up of anti-trafficking organizations and programs that offer emergency, transitional, or long-term services to victims and survivors of human trafficking as well as those that provide resources and opportunities in the anti-trafficking field.
https://humantraffickinghotline.org/training-resources/referral-directory
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
If Your Child or Friend is Missing
Step 1: Call 911
- Provide law enforcement with your child’s name, date of birth, height, weight and descriptions of any other unique identifiers such as eyeglasses and braces. Tell them when you noticed your child was missing and what clothing he or she was wearing.
- Request law enforcement authorities immediately enter your child’s name and identifying information into the FBI’s National Crime Information Center Missing Person File.
- Operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you have information about a missing child or suspected child sexual exploitation, call to report.
