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What is Sex Trafficking?
The Federal Trafficking Victims Protection Act defines sex trafficking as the recruitment, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for the purpose of a commercial sex act where such an act is induced by force, fraud, or coercion, or in which the person induced to perform such act has not attained 18 years of age.
The trafficking of women and children is the world’s fastest growing crime. The sex trafficking industry pulls in an estimated $176 billion each year.
Sex trafficking is a form of modern slavery that exists throughout the United States and globally. It is happening right here in the Lehigh Valley. Sex trafficking exists in our communities, in our backyard. It is happening at the local hotels, truck stops, fake spas, and online every day.
Sex traffickers use false promises, violence, threats, lies, and other forms of coercion to compel adults and children to engage in commercial sex acts against their will
Many women and children become entrapped in the sex trafficking industry at an early age because they are sold by their parents or another family member. Others are lured with false employment offers or they become romantically involved with someone who forces or manipulates them into prostitution. Girls in foster care are particularly vulnerable.
Many are beaten, tortured or family members lives are threatened if they attempt to run away.
Imagine being sold night after night for sex, forced to do drugs to control you, beaten, you have no other resources and you are scared for your life. What would you do?
This is why we opened residential program.
Know the Signs
General Indicators:
- Signs of physical abuse, malnutrition, or untreated medical conditions
- Lack of control over personal identification documents (ID, passport, etc.)
- Inability to speak freely or being closely monitored by someone else
- Working excessively long hours with little or no pay
- Sudden behavioral changes, fearfulness, or submissiveness
- Living in poor, overcrowded, or unsafe conditions
- Signs of branding or tattoos indicating ownership by a trafficker
- Restricted or controlled communication, especially with outsiders
Labor Trafficking Indicators:
- Forced to work under threats or intimidation
- Owing a large and seemingly unpayable debt to an employer
- Confiscation of wages, tips, or identification
- Poor working conditions and lack of safety equipment
- Employer-provided housing with restricted movement and communication
Sex Trafficking Indicators:
- Engaged in commercial sex work under coercion, force, or fraud
- Frequent movement between locations (hotels, motels, truck stops)
- Presence of an older, controlling partner or “manager”
- Fear of law enforcement or reluctance to seek help
- High number of online ads with different names but similar photos
Who is at Risk?
Certain vulnerabilities make individuals more susceptible to trafficking.
Social & Economic Risk Factors:
- Poverty and lack of economic opportunities
- Unstable housing or homelessness
- History of domestic violence, sexual abuse, or neglect
- Limited access to education or employment opportunities
Personal & Psychological Risk Factors:
- History of substance abuse or mental health struggles
- Low self-esteem and emotional dependency
- Previous involvement in the foster care or juvenile justice system
- Social isolation or lack of strong support systems
Situational & Systemic Risk Factors:
- Immigration status making individuals fearful of deportation
- Being in a foreign country without knowledge of local laws or language
- Natural disasters, conflict zones, or economic instability increasing vulnerability
- LGBTQ+ individuals facing family rejection or discrimination
- Youth who have run away or been kicked out of their homes
How You Can Help
If you suspect someone is a victim of trafficking, take action:
- Call the National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 or text “HELP” to 233733.
- Report concerns to local law enforcement or child protective services
- Support survivor-focused organizations and advocacy efforts
Together, we can raise awareness, protect vulnerable individuals, and prevent human trafficking in our communities.