Human Trafficking
What is Human Trafficking?
Human trafficking is the exploitation of humans for purposes such as sexual and labor servitude where something of value is exchanged (money, food, housing, drugs, etc.) through the means of force, fraud or coercion.
**For minors under 18, force, fraud or coercion does not need to be present.**
Force
physical abuse or assault, sexual abuse or assault or confinement
Fraud
false promises or work/living conditions, withholding promised wages or contract fraud
Coercion
threats of harm to self or others, debt bondage, psychological manipulation, utilizing substances, or document confiscation
Items of Value
What does Human Trafficking look like in Tennessee?
Risk Factors for Human Trafficking
Although anyone can be impacted by human trafficking, people of color, immigrants, and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are disproportionally exploited.
