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The newsletter debunks common myths about human trafficking in the U.S. and explains how survivors of this practice are fighting to hold the perpetrators accountable.
Human trafficking affects approximately 45 million people around the world, including approximately 57,700 people in the U.S.
However, a lot of people believe certain myths about human trafficking here in the U.S.:
Even though millions of people have been victims of human trafficking, very few perpetrators have been brought to justice. In the U.S. in 2014, only 208 federal indictments were handed out for human trafficking.
However, civil courts and regional and international human rights organizations have heard a number of landmark cases that resulted in significant verdicts. This includes a $20 million verdict against a company that paid for hundreds of skilled workers from India to repair damage done by Hurricane Katrina. The company held the men in forced labor.
Government leaders have also been pushing for tighter scrutiny of global supply chains to ensure large retailers give consumers information about their efforts to end human trafficking.
If you see or interact with anyone who does the following things, the person may be a victim of human trafficking:
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This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by attorney Jeffery A. Pitman, who has more than 28 years of legal experience and handled thousands of personal injury cases while obtaining millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements in Wisconsin.
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