THE STATISTICS- “THE UNPLEASANT TRUTH”

WHAT IS HUMAN TRAFFICKING?

Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery. Traffickers often deceive their targets with the promise of a better life, exploiting them to engage in labor or sexual services.

Psychological coercion plays a key role in this $150 billion industry. And while many survivors have a history of trauma, anyone can be targeted—regardless of age, race, religion, gender, or economic status.

Of the 25,000 children who were reported missing in 2021, it is estimated that 1 in 6 were victims of sex trafficking. In 2020, 19% of the children who ran away from social services and were reported missing were likely to be victims of child sex trafficking

WHERE DOES IT HAPPEN?

Sex trafficking is everywhere.

A common myth is that sex trafficking only occurs in developing countries. The truth is that it happens everywhere—often in higher-income countries. It is estimated that between 15,000 to 50,000 women and children are forced into sexual slavery right here in the United States every year.

WHILE MODERN-DAY SLAVERY IS FOUND IN EVERY COUNTRY, HUMAN TRAFFICKING IS ONE OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES IN INDIA.

Almost 8 million people — roughly the entire population of New York City are trapped in human trafficking in India.

Forced labor accounts for the majority of those affected by modern slavery, however, sex trafficking remains the second most common form of trafficking.

HOW DOES IT HAPPEN?

Common knowledge about sex trafficking often centers around dramatic narratives of young girls and boys being abducted by strangers, transported in windowless vehicles, and held captive while drugged and chained in brothels in different cities or states. However, while these types of scenarios do occur, they are not the norm.

Fewer than 10 percent of trafficking cases involve kidnapping.

Traffickers often employ psychological and manipulative tactics to lure in their victims. They target vulnerable individuals for their own profit, with extreme poverty and a scarcity of job opportunities being among the primary factors. In some cases, they may even be related to or involved in a romantic relationship with the victim, offering false promises of a better life.

WHAT DO WE DO TO HELP?

By raising awareness and providing survivors with a second chance at life through education & vocational training, TAARA has joined the efforts to combat sex trafficking.

Trafficking survivors can reintegrate into society. They are resilient and with our support they can have a second chance at life.

TAARA empowers sex trafficking survivors—by providing them access to the resources they need to live freely. Our team offers education & training for those who have been rescued from sex trafficking.

One of the biggest misconceptions is the belief that sex trafficking and exploitation does not happen in the U.S.A. Our mission includes a significant aspect of raising awareness regarding this matter. This can be achieved by educating oneself, disseminating the acquired knowledge to others, and backing our programs

IF YOU BELIEVE SOMEONE HAS BEEN LURED INTO THE SEX TRAFFICKING INDUSTRY, TAKE ACTION IMMEDIATELY. WE BELIEVE IT’S BETTER TO BE WRONG THAN TO NOT SAY ANYTHING AT ALL.

DO NOT DIRECTLY INTERVENE, AS THAT CAN CAUSE MORE DANGER TO THE PERSON YOU ARE TRYING TO HELP. INSTEAD, CALL THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING NATIONAL HOTLINE AT: (888) 373-7888

“TAARA rescues & empowers sex-trafficking survivors to rebuild their lives while igniting a movement to prevent future victimization. ”

THE STATISTICS- “THE UNPLEASANT TRUTH”

WHAT IS HUMAN TRAFFICKING?

WHERE DOES IT HAPPEN?

HOW DOES IT HAPPEN?

WHAT DO WE DO TO HELP?

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