Sex Trafficking Case

Sex trafficking is a global problem that involves the exploitation and abuse of girls as well as women. This paper will discuss the problem, with an emphasis on the views expressed by Paola Monzini in her book Sex Traffic: Prostitution, Crime and Exploitation. The paper will look at the causes, consequences and prevalence rates of sex trafficking and will consider the impact of such factors as globalization and women’s poverty in perpetuating the problem or making it worse. The paper will conclude with a discussion of the ways in which a human rights perspective might translate into positive action to eliminate the trafficking of girls and women.

Sex trafficking is essentially systemic rape for profit. Force, fraud and coercion are used to control the victim’s behavior which may secure the appearance of consent to please the buyer (or john). Behind every transaction is violence or the threat of violence (Axtell par. 4). Just a decade ago, only a third of the countries studied by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime had legislation against human trafficking. (Darker Side, par.1) Women, children, and even men are taken from their homes, and off of the streets and are brought into a life that is almost impossible to get out of. This life is not one of choice, it is in most times by force. UNODC estimates that the total international human trafficking is a

Sex Trafficking has been a key component in “ degradation of human and women's rights” because they believe that these people are only good for sex (Deshpande Para 1). Often victims who come back, if they ever can, have a hard time adjusting back to normal life. These girls have trust issues towards men, and sometimes even women. They also could have numerous health problems ranging from STD’s to unplanned pregnancy or even worse “ broken bones, concussions, bruises and burns” can all be found on these victims of sexual assault. These girls could also have mental issues, such as anxiety toward older men and women, fear of going outside ever again and social issues. The saddest thing about this is not only are these victims going through a horrible amount of sexual abuse, they also have been ripped away from what they know and may love. Some people believe that women and some men are just objects and they are the ones that are often pimps in the sex trafficking, but this is a completely skewed way of thinking of people.

Human trafficking has received increasing global attention over the past decade. Trafficking of women and girls for forced sex work and, to a lesser extent, domestic servitude, were the sole focus of advocacy and assistance. There is recognition in today’s society that women, children, and men are trafficked into many different forms of labour, and for sexual exploitation. In her article, “Understanding and Addressing Violence Against Women”, Cathy Zimmerman and Heidi Stockl focus on the commonality of human trafficking and how evident it is in everyday life. They bring in the health effects and possible solutions to human trafficking to help validate their opinion and argument. In the solutions they offer, Zimmerman and Stockl shine a light on policy-makers/decision-makers, health-care providers, and researchers/funders and what each of these groups of people can do to help combat the issue of human trafficking. In a quote from their article, Stockl and Zimmerman say: “Health care providers and organizations involved with trafficked persons should increase their capacity to identify and refer people in trafficking situations and provide sensitive and safe services to people post-trafficking”. This quote shows how Zimmerman and Stockl believe human trafficking should be combated by caring and talking to those affected by the issue but how they also believe awareness should be made about human trafficking so as to allow people surrounding the issue to identify and help victims of this issue. Zimmerman and Stockl’s view on the ways human trafficking should be combatted relate to those of Soroptimist due to the fact that the two groups of people are focused mainly on helping women and girls who have been trafficked and trying to get them to a better life after getting out of the trafficking situation. Both groups focus on helping men as well, providing options to help them such as raising money and awareness, and getting educated on being able to identify victims of human trafficking.

This paper is on the Psychological effects that Human Trafficking has on a society and the individual. It will describe stories of experiences and stories of hard ache. As this is not only a major factor here in the United States but is also a major factor and issue around the world. I will briefly describe the national and worldly effect that this may have on the way people are treated on an everyday occurrence and how sheltered people, mainly women have become.

Sex trafficking or servitude is the abuse of ladies or any individuals , inside national or crosswise over global borders, for the motivations behind constrained sex work. Business sexual abuse incorporates obscenity, prostitution and sex trafficking of ladies and young ladies, and is described by the misuse of an individual in return for cash. Based on “Inside the Lives of American Sex Slaves” Some sex trafficking is very distinctive, for example, road prostitution. Be that as it may, numerous trafficking sufferers stay inconspicuous, working out of massage stores in rural neighborhoods, along with street prostitutes, where 75% are selling themselves because they are working for a pimp.

In chapter 6, the main focus is on services and the necessary care for survivors and victims of sex trafficking. These services are very specific to adequately insure the rehabilitation of sex trafficked victims. There are many problems when it comes to theses services and there are also things that work for victims. For example, many of them lack funding and availability forcing some survivors to go to alternative services which is problematic in itself. It is problematic because it allows untreated survivors who are unsure or unable to come to grasp with their suffering to a plethora of at-risk individuals. The “unique trauma” caused by sex trafficking was also discussed in this chapter. The trauma of sex trafficking is distinctive because

As time progresses, people are becoming aware of sex trafficking as a global problem and they are willing to step up to help the victims return to a normal lifestyle. It has become obvious to the society that underage sex trafficked victims would be able to live a happy life and enjoy their freedom. Accordingly, “Clawson and Goldblatt Grace suggested that in many other facilities, DMST (Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking) victims often go unrecognized, making both training of staff and establishment of additional organizations dedicated to meeting the unique needs of this population priorities” (Kimberly, 184). Because of how psychologically damaged and unsafe victims are, organizations who protect underage prostitution victims are taught thoroughly about their responsibilities. In addition to programs to help and protect victims, there are also rehabilitation programs for the offenders.

There are many things that can be included in a search warrant in the case of a sex trafficking case, they may include, but are not limited to condoms, lubricants, personal documents, telephone bills, bank records, photographs, credit card receipts, and condom wrappers (Swanson et at., pg. 354, 2012). The search warrant may include condoms for the reason that they can help determine those that were involved in the sexual assault of those that are victim to sex trafficking. The condom wrappers are used as an additional step to connect someone’s fingerprints on the wrapper to the DNA found in a condom at the crime scene.

The International Law states, human trafficking has been going for over 100 years, and “through history international in America, Asia, South America, Africa and etc… by trafficking and forcing an ongoing prostitution then, later abuse of native populations by other European colonizers… through the African slave trade too; also transporting females in marketing for prostitution, labor, drug advantages, or other illegal influences that people were willing to do or were forced. Human trafficking is based through gender, ethnic, against people’s rights, illegal actions, by enforcing themselves to sell themselves, through labor work, selling drugs, “transnational crime, involving with money laundering, drug and weapon trade, and human organs” including exploiting people to prostitute themselves.

them during a domestic dispute, bars, normal traffic stops, and especially strip clubs. With emergency personal and first responders and healthcare professionals, these signs and symptoms could be seen more often than not in terms of the victim being treated at local hospitals or being seen by at a local doctor’s office. But in some occasions, emergency personnel may not be the only ones to encounter victims of human trafficking. It some cases the health and safety inspectors my come across victims as they work in restaurants, construction sites, factories, as well as farms (Santoro, 2013).

The women who are trafficked suffer from a great deal of psychological abuse, leading to many mental health issues. In Cathy Zimmerman, Mazeda Hossain, and Charlotte Watt’s article, the authors describe different factors that lead to mental health issues in survivors. Traffickers use forms of intimidations to coerce women to obey and refrain from seeking rescue by threatening their loved ones and using blackmail. Because the women are being sold to different people constantly, their surroundings change uncontrollably, and often end up in unsafe environments. Due to these drastic changes and living in constant fear has lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which can cause sleep issues, nightmares, memory loss, violent outbursts, and other aggressive behavior. Along with PTSD, many survivors experience signs of depression, leading to self-harm, and even suicide. “17% of trafficked women who had worked as sex workers, scored over the cut-off point of measurement for PTSD and 19% were over the cut-off on the depression scale” (Mental health of female survivors of human trafficking in

The role of a social worker in cases of human trafficking is vital because they are the first line of contact with these victims. These women have gone through emotional, psychological and physical trauma that require immediate services to prevent them from revictimization. A social worker must be able to identify these three important issues, identification, exit from trafficking and restoration. The identification process is an essential skill a social worker must have in order to not lose a potential victim. In some instance, many of these women are ignored or overlooked because either they fear retaliation from their abuser or are embarrassed of what is happening to them, so they tend to stay quiet. This becomes a missed opportunity for

This paper explores the impact of child trafficking in society. Poverty, gender inequality, and globalization are some risk factors that contribute to child trafficking. Even if governments, the United Nations and other important human rights institutions strive to stop the propagation of this pandemic, it seems not enough. What is more, the extent of the problem lies on how some societies look at minor prostitution and the meaning of human life. In many poor countries sexual exploitation of minors; particularly girls, is not considered a big deal when it helps to support the family. Thereby, child trafficking continues and excels as to become one of the most important and profitable businesses around the world. Terminologies such as human trafficking and/ or domestic minor sex trafficking will direct the reader toward a more deep understanding of the root of the problem. Human trafficking deeply wounds society and people’s life; however, some countries are little concerned of the extent of this particular trade among minorities. Lack of policies and protection from governments empower organized crime groups to continue the trafficking of children around the world. Although the NASW (National Association of social workers) code of ethics, social justice and dignity and worth of the person play an important role when assisting survivors of child trafficking, social workers are called to identify and find ways to meet survivors’ needs during the healing process.

It is were women who have been traffic become victims of the sex industry. Some women like Katia 23 years old from Odessa in Ukraine are aware that they are being recruited for prostitution; however they do not realize the abuse they are going to suffer from their traffickers. After escaping from sex trafficking she confessed in a documentary call “ Sex-slave” that she could not believe places like that actually existed. She said “ I thought I will find I least one kind person, or that one of the pimps would set me free” “ they did not see us as human being but just as whores, as flesh that they could use. That's all”. Even if women consent to prostitution they are still abused and severely traumatised by their “buyers”. They become victims of sex-trafficking because they are held prisoner and at the end forced into prostitutions. They can not stop or leave when they want. They are denied the most basic human rights , and in the worst case, they are denied their right to life. In order to attempt, to regulate and control such terrible activities and discontinue the suffering from victims of sexual-exploitation, international organisations such as the UN, OSCE ( the organisation for security and co-operation in Europe) and the Council of Europe have put protocols and specific laws into place . Since the mid-1990s European institutions have