human trafficking presentation
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Human TraffickingPresented by Deputy Chief Attorney General Russell D Smith
What is Sex Trafficking?
Sex trafficking in which a commercial sex act is induced by force, fraud, or coercion, or in which the person induced to perform such act has not attained 18 years of age. If the person induced to perform a
commercial sex act is under 18, these elements are not necessary!
Scope of the Problem
According to the Polaris Project, as many as 27 million people worldwide are currently victims of human trafficking. 1 million are sexually exploited children.
HT is big business, generating up to $32 billion a year in profits.
Scope of the Problem
Juveniles are the single largest demographic targeted by pimps for recruitment into the life of prostitution.
Source: LVMPD Lt. Karen Hughes
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Statistics
In 2012 Child Victims: Youngest recovered is 13 years of age 92% between the ages of 15 to 18 68% were from Nevada 4% had gang affiliation Race/Ethnicity
63% African-American 23% Caucasian 11% Hispanic 3% Asian and other
Source: LVMPD Lt. Karen Hughes
Ian Lloyd
Ian Lloyd 32 yrs. Old Victim 16 yrs. Old Ogden, Utah Craigslist Facebook In Treatment Life in Prison w/ possibility of parole
after 5 yrs.
Scope of the Problem
Why? Pimps and sex traffickers are skilled at
manipulating child victims and maintaining control through a combination of deception, lies, feigned affection, threats, and violence.
Immaturity Lack life experience Vulnerable
Source: LVMPD Lt. Karen Hughes
Warning Signs of a Trafficked Person
Sex Trafficking Sudden change in appearance,
behavior, material possessions Provocative or inappropriate dress Drug/alcohol use Tattoos/ branding on the neck and/or
lower back
Source: LVMPD Lt. Karen Hughes
Examples of Tattoos
Source: LVMPD Lt. Karen Hughes
Warning Signs of a Trafficked Person
Sex Trafficking Perception of incredibly intense or important
relationship
Showing signs of physical injuries and abuse
Untreated sexually transmitted diseases
Withdrawn behavior, depression, fearSource: LVMPD Lt. Karen Hughes
Warning Signs of a Trafficked Person
Sex Trafficking Checking into hotels/motels with older males,
and referring to those males as boyfriend or “daddy,” which is often street slang for pimp
Poor physical or dental health
Avoiding eye contact, social interaction, and authority figures/law enforcement
Warning Signs of a Trafficked Person
Sex Trafficking Living with an employer Poor Living Conditions Multiple people in cramped space Answers appear to be scripted and rehearsed Employer is holding identity documents Signs of physical abuse Submissive or fearful Unpaid or paid very little Under 18 and in prostitution
Questions to Ask a Potential Human Trafficking Victim
Sex Trafficking Can you leave your job if you want to? Can you come and go as you please? Have you been hurt or threatened if you tried to leave? Has your family been threatened? Do you live with your employer? Where do you sleep and eat? Are you in debt to your employer? Do you have your passport/ID? Who has it?Visit the U.S. Dept. of State website for more information: www.state.gov/j/tip/id/index.htm
The key to ending the sale of our children is collaboration.
RENO
14 yrs. Old Started at 12 when her mom died Two Female Cousins Stockton Cal. to Reno on weekends One outfit NO SHOES
Assembly Bill 67
Assembly Bill (AB 67)established the crimeof sex trafficking in Nevada and will increase the penalties for such crimes.
Penalties - Adult
If an adult woman was pandered or sex trafficked, the maximum penalty would be: Minimum of 3 years and a maximum term
of not more than 10 years, with a fine of up to $10,000
Penalties – Our Children
If one of our children is pandered or sex trafficked, the maximum penalty is life in prison with the possibility of parole.
The possibility of parole varies by age of victim: If the child trafficked is less than 14 years old:
minimum of 15 years served and a may be fined up to $20,000
Victim between 14-16 years old: minimum 10 years served and may be fined up to $10,000
Victim between 16-18 years old: minimum 5 years served and may be fined up to $10,000
Sex Offender Registration
If convicted of sex trafficking, the perpetrator will have to register as a tier II sex offender
Assembly Bill 67 Signed June 6, 2013 Effective July 1, 2013
Help for Victims
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Victim Assistance Program1-866-872-4973
Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth1-866-U-ARE-SAFE (866-827-3723)
Shade Tree of Las Vegas702-385-0072
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Contact the Nevada Attorney General’s Office
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Question & Answer
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