Impunity is a problem. The encrypted nature of modern technology makes it difficult to track perpetrators. They are motivated by greed and or sexual gratification. Traffickers advertise children on the internet to obtain purchasers.

Fear of repercussion, law enforcement, and government. May not know they are victims according to state and federal laws. Hindered by a lack of awareness and shared understanding of what constitutes human trafficking. – Potentially more awareness of sex trafficking than labor trafficking.

Human slavery. The physical signs of human trafficking include malnourishment, fatigue, poor hygiene and physical and sexual abuse. Victims of human trafficking tend to have few personal possessions and have no control over their money or identification.

Preventing, protecting, and prosecuting The counter-trafficking projects have 3 goals: Prevent human trafficking through public awareness, outreach, education, and advocacy campaigns. Protect and assist victims by providing shelters as well as health, psychological, legal, and vocational services.

Call the National Human Trafficking Hotline toll-free at 1-888-373-7888: Anti-Trafficking Hotline Advocates are available 24/7 to take reports of potential human trafficking. Text the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 233733.

From the analysis, it was found that child trafficking brings about total moral breakdown and breakdown peaceful marriage or homes. Child trafficking brings about loss of lives and property; child trafficking terminates academic careers and also brings poor national image or poor reputation in the state.

Victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, war and conflict or social discrimination may be targeted by traffickers, who recognize the vulnerabilities left by these prior abuses. Violence and abuse may be normalized or beliefs of shame or unworthiness lead to future susceptibility to human trafficking.