Definition of Human Trafficking
There are many definitions of human trafficking; one of the best ones is given by the Department of Homeland Services: “Human trafficking is a modern-day form of slavery involving the illegal trade of people for exploitation or commercial gain” (DHS, 2015).
Why is Human Trafficking a Problem??
- Annually, millions of people are trafficked all over the world that includes developed countries. - According to estimates, human trafficking tens of billions of dollars for traffickers per year - After the crime of drug trafficking, human trafficking is the second most profitable type of transnational criminal activity. - Human trafficking mostly end up remaining hidden, and ...
