Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Victims are vulnerable to trafficking because of...


Human trafficking is a worldwide epidemic and that means it occurs within our borders as well. Human trafficking can occur anywhere, from the darkest corners of the globe, to your own backyard.

Traffickers prey on victims with little or no social safety net. They look for victims in vulnerable situations due to economic hardship, political instability, natural disasters, and other causes. Traffickers also exploit people who are vulnerable because of their illegal immigration status. 



Reference: This information has been shared from the Human Trafficking Awareness Training provided by the U.S Department of Homeland Security. For more information, or to participate in the online training visit  www.dhs.gov and visit us at www.conroyassociates.com

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