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Informative Essay On Sex Trafficking

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Olivia G. Nifong
Mrs. Gallos
English 3 honors
25 March 2018
Sexual Human Trafficking
Although it is illegal in the US, people are still trafficking others, and the rate of trafficking continues to rise. Sexual trafficking is a huge problem that needs to be stopped immediately and the statistics show that trafficking is going up more and more every single year. sexual trafficking is a trade of people from one country to another. It is usually done to sexually exploit someone and is usually illegal and without the victims consent.
Sexual trafficking abuses our God-given human rights. “Regardless of how women are trafficked for commercial sexual exploitation, the terrible conditions under which they are generally forced to work violate their …show more content…

Slavery is illegal in just about every country in the world except five; India, China, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Uzbekistan. “Sex trafficking is a form of modern slavery that exists throughout the United States and globally(“Sex Trafficking.” Polaris,).” This is a major problem because slavery should not even be an issue anymore. It should have been eradicated a long time ago but the demand is so high for sexual stimulation these days that it continues to rise.
It causes major physical and emotional problems to all of the victims. “Most live under constant mental and physical threat. Many suffer severe emotional trauma, including symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and dissociation(“Sex Trafficking Fact).” This is a huge problem because it causes serious health issues like STD’s and PTSD. Most victims live under huge stressors like when their next meal will be or when are they gonna get out of this constant struggle. This is one of the biggest issues that these poor women and children go …show more content…

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