Sex Sells The Terrifying and Ever-Present Problem of Sex Trafficking in

Sex Sells: The Terrifying and Ever-Present Problem of Sex Trafficking in

The United States

Introduction

Thesis statement: Although the U.S. has become more aware of the issue of sex trafficking, they are trying to understand all aspects. Prevention and protection are key to help deminish the number of victims involved in sex trafficking.

The History of Human Trafficking

Start of the european slave trade

Expansion of the slave trade

From british to north america and so on

International Agreement for the Supression of White Slave Traffic

TVPA passed

Sex Trafficking Aspects

Definition

How they can become apart of it

Romantic involvement

Kidnapping

Promises of false jobs

Forced by parents

Where it can occur

Massage pallorsOnline ads/escort service

On the street

Motels

Truck stops

Who is it most likely to occur to

runaways/homeless

Victims of sexual or domestic abuse

Elements of Sex Trafficking

ACT

MEANS

PURPOSE

Victim Stories

The Internet

Social Networking

Catering to the “customer”

Adult online websites

Craigslist.com

Backpage.com

LocalEscortPages.com

Internet v. Internet

What is done to combat on the web

Grants

New technolgyActs Passed to Help Victims

Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000

2003 Reauthorization

2005 Reauthorization

2008 Reauthorization

2013 Reauthorization

Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015

Criminal libilaty changed

RHYA act provision

Human trafficking=child abuse

The Preventing Sex Trafficking and Stregthening Families Act of 2014

The reduction of sex trafficked youth in the foster system

Welfare system improved response to Victims

Conclusion