Reality Legend Human Trafficking Truths

Approximately 840,000 children are kidnapped a year. The F.B.I estimates 85-95 percent of abductions are children.

With all the current events that have been happening, some relating to trafficking and missing children, let’s talk about the common misconceptions/ legends according to humantraffickinghotline.org and other reports.

#1: It comes from a violent crime. While this is sometimes true, a lot of the time traffickers will manipulate victims psychologically.

#2: Trafficking only happens in underground industries. Often it happens in restaurants, at local stores, factories, etc.

#3: Only women and girls are human trafficking victims. Yes more females are commonly known to be trafficked but some studies say half of the victims are males. The males most vulnerable are younger boys and LGBTQ youth.