The Disturbing Reality of Human Trafficking and Children

UNICEF: Every 2 minutes a child is being prepared for sexual exploitation. 1.2 million children alone are being trafficked every year, excluding the millions already being held captive by trafficking.

America holds the title of "second highest destination in the world for trafficked women." The grip of slavery is strong and continuing to grow and approximately 75-80% of human trafficking and slavery is for sex. It is also estimated that 30,000 people die each year while being trafficked for sex from neglect, abuse, disease, or torture. The total market value of illicit human trafficking is estimated to be more than $32 billion. Nearly 20,000 victims are sold and trafficked each year. This number includes the victims who are as young as 5 and 6 years of age.