Human Trafficking

Question 1

Definition of Human Trafficking

Answer 1

Human trafficking is compelling someone to work OR to engage in a commercial sex act.

Question 2

What is the Trafficing Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000?

Answer 2

Provides a 3 pronged approach that includes: prevention, protection and prosecution. Created to ensure just and effective punishment of traffickers, and to protect their victims.

Question 3

Indicators of Human Trafficking

Answer 3

• Surveillance Equipment
• Locks, fences, reatraints or guards
• Lack of access to travel or immigration docs
• Unaccompanied minors w/out guardians
• Commercial sex paraphernalia
• Visible signs of physical violence or abuse
• One person speaking for everyone
• Forbidden to socialize
• Overmedicated

Question 4

Who do you report Human Trafficking to?

Answer 4

• Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
• Local law enforcement (911)
• Human trafficking hotline (befree)

Question 5

What is Continued Presence?

Answer 5

Allows foreign victims of human trafficking to remain in the US temporarily during the ongoing investigation of trafficking-related crimes committed against them in the US.

Question 6

What is a T Visa used for?

Answer 6

Specifically for victims of sex or labor trafficking

Question 7

What is a U Visa?

Answer 7

Used to protect and encourage victims of qualifying crimes to report these crimes to law enforcement, thereby helping law enforcement detect, investigate, and prosecute crimes.