Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) are disproportionately represented in human trafficking statistics. Here are some statistics that show the racial disparities in trafficking:
Black youth
Black children are more likely to be arrested for juvenile prostitution (child sexual abuse) than other racial groups, making up 53% of all arrests. Black girls are also more likely to be trafficked at a younger age. For example, in King County, Washington, 52% of child sex trafficking victims are Black, even though Black children and adults only make up 7% of the population.
Black women
According to a two-year review of suspected human trafficking incidents, 40% of sex trafficking victims were Black women. In Cook County, Illinois, 66% of sex trafficking victims between 2012-2016 were Black women.
In Nebraska, 50% of people sold online for sex are Black, even though Black people only make up 5% of the population. The National Human Trafficking Hotline also reports that Latinos are disproportionately represented among human trafficking victims and survivors.
The sources of these statistics are The Polaris Project, The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, and Rights4Girls.
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June 19, 1865—Juneteenth—is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.
As we celebrate and remember this day, we also recognize the reality that there are still millions of people around the world who are experiencing modern slavery. HTI celebrates this day while holding on to tangible hope, knowing that we can make a difference.
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