Why You Should Care About Human Trafficking

1. The average cost of a slave worldwide is roughly $90. Human
trafficking is a $30-plus billion industry, and it is the second
largest source of revenue for terrorists around the world.*

2. With almost 21 million victims globally and more than 293,000
American youth at risk of sexual commercial exploitation and
trafficking each year, this heinous crime must be stopped.*

3. Human trafficking is a burden on the economy. How? It costs more to rehabilitate victims than to put in place prevention programs. Victims of sexual slavery are often forced to have sex from 20-50 times a day on average. The issues of trauma are so complex that they require intensive therapy and a full-circle of support.

4. Human trafficking, also known as modern-day slavery, exists right here in Southwest Florida.

If you would like a presenter to come to your place of business or your organization to share information on the topic of human trafficking, please do not hesitate to reach out. Abuse Counseling and Treatment, Inc. (ACT) is not only a part of the Southwest Florida Regional Human Trafficking Coalition, but we are also the only licensed and certified domestic and sexual violence center in Lee, Hendry, and Glades counties. Our team specializes in providing comprehensive support for victims of human trafficking, as well as rape/sexual assault, and domestic violence. Visit us at www.actabuse.com or call (239) 939-2553 for more info.

* Source: Combating Human Trafficking U.S. Congressional Records, posted Mon. 1/26/15 - https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CREC-2015-01-26/html/CREC-2015-01-26-pt1-PgH560.htm 

Additional resources:

• National Human Trafficking Resource Hotline - 1-888-373-788