What is Human Trafficking? Infographic | Homeland Security

What is Human Trafficking? Infographic

What is Human Trafficking? (Left side of infographic:) Human Trafficking Is...Exploiting a person through force, fraud, or coercion. Anyone under the age of 18 involved in a commercial sex act. Sex trafficking, forced labor, and domestic servitude. A highly profitable crime. Exploitation-based and does not require movement across borders or any type of transportation. (Right side of infographic:) There Are Different Types of Human Trafficking - Sex Trafficking: Victims are manipulated or forced against their will to engage in sex acts for money.

(Left side of infographic:) Human Trafficking Is Happening in the United States. 3 images below the text Human Trafficking is Happening in the United States representing the suburbs, rural towns, and cities. (Right side of infographic:) There Are Different Types of Human Trafficking - Forced Labor: Victims are made to work for little or no pay. Very often, they are forced to manufacture or grow products that we use and consume every day. Domestic Servitude: Victims are hidden in plain sight, forced to work in homes across the United States as nannies, maids, or domestic help.

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Human Trafficking

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Human Trafficking

To report suspected human trafficking to Federal law enforcement:

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1-866-347-2423
Para reportar un posible caso de trata de personas:

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1-866-347-2423
To get help from the National Human Trafficking Hotline:

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1-888-373-7888

or text HELP or INFO to BeFree (233733)
Obtenga ayuda de la Línea Directa Nacional de Trata de Personas:

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1-888-373-7888

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

Last Updated: 03/12/2025