Human Trafficking questions and answers graded A+

Human TraffickingWhat is sex trafficking? - correct answer the recruitment, harboring, transportation, providing or obtaining of a person for a commercial sex act, in which a commercial sex act is induced by force, fraud or coercion, or in which the person induced to perform such an act has not attained 18 years of age What is a commercial sex act? - correct answer exchanging sex for something of commercial value What is labor trafficking - correct answer The recruitment, harboring, transportation, providing or obtaining of a person for labor services by force, fraud or coercion for the purpose of subjection to involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage or slavery True/false: for a commercial sex act to be considered sex trafficking of a minor, force, fraud, or coercion doesn't have to be present. - correct answer true What is the Kentucky's Safe Harbor for Children: Human Trafficking Victims Rights Act? - correct answer -made it illegal to incarcerate a minor for prostitution -required that all trafficked children be taken into protective custody Older trafficked children are more likely to be trafficked by ____, while younger trafficked children are more commonly trafficked by ____. - correct answer -older: boyfriend/partner -younger: drug-addicted parent What are the top 5 recruitment methods of human trafficking? - correct answer Personal social networks Romantic relationships Online ads The lure of wealth Current victims Describe personal social network recruitment method. - correct answer Traffickers commonly recruit friends of family members, friends of other girls they have trafficked, and others in their neighborhood. They recruit in many places such as malls, transit stations, beaches, gas stations, campuses, clubs, and restaurants. Schools, malls, and transit locations in particular are associated with minors. Describe romantic relationships recruitment method. - correct answer Many traffickers engage in romantic or physical relationships with the recruits to appeal to their victims' emotional and economic needs. They use a sort of bait and switch tactic, building a relationship with the victim, then asking the victim to engage in commercial sex to help the two of them accomplish their dreams of being together. Describe online ads recruitment method - correct answer Ads for recruitment often pose as a legitimate employment opportunity, calling for "models" and presenting the opportunity for a photo shoot. Traffickers also search existing online advertisements on sites like Craigslist and Backpage for women and girls who might be working independently. Labor trafficking victims are often recruited through false job ads. Describe lure of wealth recruitment method - correct answer Former traffickers said that pointing out to victims that they were "already doing it for free" particularly influential with those who were economically disadvantaged. The traffickers offer the victim economic security. For traffickers, prominently displaying their wealth was key to recruiting with many citing their outward displays of wealth as a primary means of attraction for victims. Describe current victims recruitment methods - correct answer Girls already involved with the trafficker are often made to help with recruiting, especially from train stations, bus stops, bus stations, clubs, detention facilities, group homes, continuation schools, homeless shelters, and from social media. What are the steps of the grooming process? - correct answer 1. targeting a victim 2. gaining trust and information 3. filling a need 4. isolation 5. abuse begins 6. maintains control (fear, threats and violence)