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Blue Campaign Consequences Quiz - Scenario 5

Consider this: Not only are there legal ramifications for the traffickers, but there are also consequences that the victims face.

Despite laws put in place to protect victims, many still end up becoming involved within the justice system.

Victims fear the consequences of engaging in criminal activity forced upon them by their perpetrators. Travel with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct: fine and/or up to 30 years in prison -> Fine and/or up to 30 years in prison. Engaging in foreign places -> Fine and/or up to 30 years in prison. Fraud or misuse of visas, permits, and other documents -> Fine and/or up to 15 years in prison. Use of a fraudulent identification -> Fine and/or up to 5 years in prison.

Source: DHS Blue Campaign video snip

View the section below to see how traffickers might use federal law as a weapon against their victims.

Review the sections below for hints and tips to answer the question.

Perpetrators use Federal Law as “Weapons” against victims of human trafficking.

Victims fear the consequences of engaging in criminal activity forced upon them by their perpetrators. Travel with intent to engage in illicit sexual contduct: fine and/or up to 30 years in prison -> Fine and/or up to 30 years in prison. Engaging in foreign places -> Fine and/or up to 30 years in prison. Fraud or misuse of visas, permits, and other documents -> Fine and/or up to 15 years in prison. Use of a fraudulent identification -> Fine and/or up to 5 years in prison.

  • To report suspected human trafficking to Federal law enforcement:

  • Para reportar un posible caso de trata de personas:

  • To get help from the National Human Trafficking Hotline:

    or text HELP or INFO to BeFree (233733)

  • Obtenga ayuda de la Línea Directa Nacional de Trata de Personas:

    o enviando un mensaje de texto con HELP o INFO a BeFree (233733)

Last Updated: 12/04/2023
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