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Human Trafficking Resources in the United States

August 15, 2022 by babinlaw Posted in

Here, we have shared some human trafficking resources for victims of this heinous crime. Speak with an Ohio human trafficking lawyer for more information. Human trafficking is the intentional abuse of another human being for someone else’s benefit, forcing or coercing them to engage in activities like sexual conduct or forced labor. Unfortunately, it takes place every day in the United States. Human trafficking is considered a form of modern slavery in which people profit from the control and manipulation of others, i.e., the exploitation of children. As described under U.S. federal law, victims of human trafficking consist of children participating in the sex trade, adults who are forced or deceived into commercial sex acts,…

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Which Ohio Cities Have the Most Human Trafficking?

July 20, 2022 by babinlaw Posted in

It is alarming that modern-day slavery still exists in the form of human trafficking. Human trafficking is one of the fastest-growing criminal industries globally. Trafficking can happen to any person irrespective of their national origin or ethnicity.  According to the Ohio Department of Health, the money acquired through human trafficking annually is over $35 billion. Human traffickers often use manipulative tactics such as debt bondage, deception, and threats to coerce people to provide labor or commercial sex services against their will.  Ohio ranks among the top ten states for human trafficking cases in the United States. This statistic is alarming for residents who actively report suspect trafficking activity to relevant authorities. If you or someone close…

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13 Upsetting Facts About Human Trafficking in the US

June 14, 2022 by babinlaw Posted in

This article will go over 13 facts about human trafficking in the US, one of the most heinous crimes facing our world today. If you or a loved one were a victim of this despicable crime, contact a human trafficking attorney at Babin Law, LLC to see how we can help. Human trafficking is an ongoing problem worldwide, with almost 40.3 million people around the world living as enslaved people, according to the Global Slavery Index. According to the United Nations Refugee Agency, that’s not surprising when you consider that there are currently more than 84 million displaced people in the world, and many of them might fall victim to traffickers looking to profit off…

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10 Human Trafficking Signs and What You Can Do to Help

May 14, 2022 by babinlaw Posted in

The most important thing for anyone is to learn how to identify the human trafficking signs in everyday situations and interactions. In this article, we will detail how to identify human trafficking victims by various signs of abuse, both physical signs and behavioral patterns. Human trafficking is one of the cruelest activities, which destroys lives and allows perpetrators to accumulate wealth at the expense of other people’s suffering. Despite many myths that you may have heard, this form of modern slavery does not refer only to sex trafficking. An estimate indicates that over 20.9 million people across the globe are victims of trafficking, and 68% of them are subject to forced labor, according to various…

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How Common Is Human Trafficking in Ohio?

April 28, 2022 by babinlaw Posted in

Human trafficking also referred to as trafficking in persons, has no place in this world. Human trafficking is both a grave crime and a human rights abuse. It jeopardizes national safety, undermines the rule of law, and also distresses the well-being of individuals and communities everywhere. If you have a case involving human trafficking in Ohio, a competent human trafficking lawyer can help you combat your offenders and secure justice in a court of law. Labor trafficking is an offense of exploitation. The traffickers engaged in human trafficking in Ohio gain profit at the expense of their potential victims. They use threats to force the victim to conduct labor or to commit sexual acts all…

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