“sex-trafficking” Charts
The Filthy Profits From Human Trafficking »
According to UN statistics, there is an estimated US $31.6 billion of global profits generated from the exploitation of all…
Sex Trafficking For Our Sleepless Youth »
A study of youth human trafficking victims found that 48% engaged in commercial sex activity because they did not have…
Human Trafficking Revenue in US Trumps Major Industries »
Considering how expensive it is to both attend and purchase merchandise at NFL games, or to receive cosmetic surgery, should…
Child Prostitution is a Problem, Even in the U.S. »
Between January 2008 and June 2010, there were 2,065 sex trafficking cases opened for investigation in the United States. Almost…
Women Are More Likely To Be Victims of Sex Trafficking »
Women are more than twice as likely to become victims of sex trafficking when compared with men. The top five…
Sex Traffickers Target the Young »
In U.S. federal investigations of human trafficking between 2008 and 2010, task forces investigated both labor trafficking and sex trafficking…
Where do Victims of Human Trafficking in the US Come From? »
According to the Department of Justice, in cases confirmed as human trafficking by "high data quality task forces," a majority…
Human Trafficking: A Growing Industry »
The sale of humans is third on the list of the world's largest illegal trade commodities behind drugs and weapons.…
Requested Services by Survivors of Human Trafficking »
These results are based on a total of 588 cases and demonstrate that the most common service requested by survivors…
The Breakdown of Modern Day Slavery in the Land of the Free »
The National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) hotline receives 31,945 phone calls, tips, and information about human trafficking. From the…
Race and Human Trafficking »
In confirmed trafficking cases in the United States, victims of sex trafficking were most likely to be black (40%) and…
US Citizens as Victims: Sex vs Labor Trafficking »
US citizens are more likely to be victims of sex trafficking over labor trafficking. The top three sex trafficking industries…
First Sexual Exploitation: Age of Child vs. Age of Buyer »
A child's age is the largest contributing factor to what makes her or him a vulnerable target for traffickers.
Percent of Sex Trafficking that Occurs Locally May Shock You »
The percent of traffickers who operate locally is equal to the percent who operate city-wide, nationally, and internationally combined. This…
Who's Trying to Purchase Sex with Minors? »
This data was based on a study of 137 cases of people who solicited sex from minors. Buyers found to…
The Site That Generates Most Revenue from Prostitution is... »
Five websites tracked by the AIM Group generated $45 million from prostitution-related advertisements from June 2012 through May. 82.3 percent…
Protected Innocence Challenge: How Does Your State Compare »
The Protected Innocence Challenge is a comprehensive study of existing state laws designed to inspire and equip advocates. Under the…
Who Is to Blame for Sex Trafficking? »
A trafficker is anyone who profits by receiving cash or other benefits in exchange for sex with a minor. These…
Buyers of Child Sex: Those Arrested vs. Actually Charged »
In a study that found cases where adults tried to solicit sex from a minor, not all of these "buyers"…
How the Media Affects Society's Perception of Child Victims »
Out of 407 cases in which adults tried to solicit minors for sex, 25 media outlets referred to a minor…
Legislative Progress Against Child Sex Trafficking: 2012-13 »
All but three states in the US enacted legislation related to combatting domestic minor sex trafficking between 2012-2013--a symbol of…
Global Forced Labor by Region »
Globally, there are approximately 2.5 million people in forced labor due to human trafficking. The majority of people in forced…
Minors are Targets for Human Trafficking »
Americans age 17 or younger are the most likely to fall victim to human trafficking. Almost half of all human…