Department of Justice have prosecuted slave-trade activity in 91 cities across the United States and in nearly every state in the nation.' In his book, Not for Sale, author and anti-trafficking advocate David Batstone reveals that 'Attorneys from the U.S. Here you'll find quotes by various advocacy groups and individuals who are dedicated to stopping the atrocities of human trafficking, as well as information on what you can do to help. Out of them, the CIA estimates that over 50,000 people are being trafficked into the United States alone every year. They estimate that globally, there are at this moment around 27 million people being held in captivity, which just to give you an idea, is about the population of almost 20 U.S. According to IJM, there are actually more people enslaved today than in the course of the entire Trans-Atlantic Slave trade. More than likely, for many Americans, the term 'slavery' conjures up images of the atrocities of the 19th century American South, which we put an end to within our borders long ago right? Don't be so sure. This can take many forms, ranging from women and girls who are forced into prostitution by pimps who feel they 'own' them to entire families who are forced to work in the production of clothing or other goods. Though you may have heard more about it popping up in the news lately, you may be wondering, what exactly is human trafficking? Bluntly put, it's the modern term we use for slavery of human beings who are held against their will, often forced to work for no pay in brutalizing conditions.

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