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People auction
In the United States, people are auctioned off to the highest bidder through a process called human trafficking. Traffickers promise good jobs and a better life, but instead, they sell their victims into slavery. Forced labor, sexual exploitation, and domestic servitude are just some of the horrific realities faced by trafficking victims.
One victim, Sarah, was trafficked at the age of 16. She was promised a job as a nanny, but when she arrived in the United States, she was sold to a man who forced her to work in his home as a domestic servant. She was beaten, raped, and starved. “I was treated like a slave,” Sarah said. “I was always scared. I didn’t know what was going to happen to me next.”.
Human trafficking is a global problem, and it’s not just happening in developing countries. In the United States, there are an estimated 100,000 victims of human trafficking. The majority of victims are women and children.
Traffickers use a variety of methods to lure their victims. They may offer a job, a place to stay, or a ride to a new city. They may also use force, fraud, or coercion to control their victims.
Victims of human trafficking are often hidden in plain sight. They may work in restaurants, nail salons, or massage parlors. They may also be forced to work on farms or in construction.
The good news is that there are organizations that are working to combat human trafficking. The Polaris Project is one such organization. They provide victims with support services, including shelter, counseling, and legal assistance. They also work to raise awareness about human trafficking and to put pressure on lawmakers to pass anti-trafficking legislation.
If you see something that looks like human trafficking, don’t hesitate to call the police. You may save a victim’s life.
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