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Look Beneath the Surface
HUMAN TRAFFICKING IS
MODERN-DAY SLAVERY
A VICTIM OF TRAFFICKING MAY LOOK LIKE MANY
OF THE PEOPLE YOU SEE DAILY
What is Human Trafficking?
Modern-day Slavery
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Sex Trafficking: Commercial sex
act induced by force, fraud or
coercion, or performing sex act by
person under age 18.
Labor Trafficking
Force, fraud or
coercion into
involuntary
servitude,
debt bondage
or slavery
Global Problem
Affecting Men, Women and Children
80%
of all victims are women and
children (Commercial Sex Industry)
Coercion is rampart
Terrorists
Gangs
Multi-Dimensional Threat
Global
health
risk
Fuels
Organized
Crime
Loss of human rights and
freedom
Smuggling vs Human Trafficking
VOLUNTARY OR COERCED?
HOW I BECAME AWARE
Foreign
Policy Conference in DC
U.S. Law passed in 2000
Iowa Had No Law
US vs Bowie in Cedar Rapids
PERFECT LOCATION
Interstate 35
Interstate 80
RURAL AREAS
Why is Human Trafficking
Increasing Throughout the World?
Wars
Economics
Social
Attitudes
Globalization
Demand
Complicit Authorities
Organized Crime
ORGANIZED CRIME
High
Profit:
Multi-billion
$ Industry
Low Risk
WHO ARE THE VICTIMS?
Men, Women and Children
How do victims get involved
Solicitors:
respected members of the
communities
Traffickers
Victims
use fear and coercion
viewed as “Disposable People”
Work done by trafficking victims
Labor – Travelling Magazine
Sales Crews
Commercial Sex –
Prostitution, Strip Clubs,
Pornography
Continuum of Sexual Abuse, SEC
and CSEC
“A Network of Underground
Players in the Midwest”
Wife-in-laws
Connectors
Watchers
Recruiters
Groomers
Bottoms
Traffickers
Mental/Physical Cost of Trafficking
Psychological
Trauma
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Substance Abuse and Dependency
Untreated Injuries
Infertility and Infections
Human Trafficking: Where is it?
Big
Cities
Border States
Immigration Settlements
Isolated Areas
Happenings in Iowa?
Sexual Ring in Williamsburg, IA
Prostitution Sting in Denison, IA
Indentured Servitude of Russian
Ag Workers in Northeast Iowa
Trafficking of minor in Decorah, IA
Federal Trafficking Case in Council
Bluffs, IA
Two Area Cases
United States Federal Law
•The Trafficking Victims Protection Act
(TVPA) of 2000 is a comprehensive federal law
that increases penalties for offenders and offers
protection to victims.
Creation of Interagency task force, Trafficking
in Persons office (TIP) and Annual Report
•Witness Protection,
•Creation of T-visa
How Can Iowa Respond
Quad Cities became involved:
Support
of local Law Enforcement
Public forum by faith-based groups
What Iowa Legislation Does
Iowa Code,
Section 710
Process for Passing Legislation
Drafted
Legislation
Solicited Sponsors
Press Conference and Networking
Passage in Senate
Passage in House
Passing a Law in Iowa..
Iowa Becomes
14th State
to Criminalize
Human Trafficking
Case in Iowa
Iowa vs Leonard
Ray Russell
Iowa Interstate 80
Iowa vs Leonard Russell
Two
runaway teens picked up in
Omaha
Prostitution and stripping forced after
training to negotiate for sex
Anonymous tip uncovers crime
First Iowan Sentenced for
“Human Trafficking”
Attorney General Tom Miller
Female Juvenile Prostitution
Escaping Abuse
Victimized – Pornography, Sexual
Exploitation, Drugs
Illnesses
Threats of Violence
Commercial Sexual Exploitation
of Children
1.6M
Run away or are forced out of
homes
Recruited in malls, modeling agencies,
homeless shelters, group homes, on the
internet
Recruited for prostitution & pornography
Internet Investigation
2009 Georgia Demand Study
2010 Memphis-Area Backpage.com Report
Quad Cities Area
Quad Cities Area
Backpage.com
Myths about Commercial Sexual
Exploitation of Children
Freely choose prostitution
From specific socio-economic groups
What Needs To Be Done in the U.S.
Get
up to speed
Continued
Outlaw
demand = Continued Trafficking
purchase of sex
Change in Attitudes
Buying
a person = Unacceptable
Prostitution = Violent/ Harmful to Society
Human Trafficking Myths
All
prostitutes are willing
All
human trafficking participants are
criminals
All
illegal immigrants to US enter for
illegal activity
Understanding the Mindset of
Victims
Unaware
they are Victims
Confined
Loyalties
to traffickers
Why Victims Don’t Seek Help
Language
Isolated
Escorted
Coached
Fear
barriers
Identifying Potential Victims
Accompanied
Spoken
for by escort
Submissive/
No
by controlling person
Fearful
identification
Language/
Cultural barriers
Questions to Ask
Potential Victims
Can
you leave your job if you want?
Do you get to keep the money you
earned?
Where do you live?
Can you come and go as you please?
Have you been threatened if you try to
leave?
ROLE OF LAW ENFORCEMNT
IDENTIFY CRIME
PROFILE CRIME
ENFORCE LAW
U. S. ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
HUMAN
TRAFFICKING WORK
GROUP:
HT Education and
Community Outreach
U.S.. Attorney’s Office, Southern District
of Iowa
What else can WE Do …
Be aware
Organize
Academic suggestions
Hospital Workshops
Media
WHO DO YOU CALL
Your Local Police Authorities or
National Hotline for Human
Trafficking: 888-373-7888
What else can WE Do …
Talk
to teenagers about their
vulnerability
Create a Street outreach program
Join Quad City Human
Trafficking Project
Educate
& Raise Awareness
Identify Problems
Provide Solutions
Quote of Archbishop Desmond Tutu
How to Contact Me
Maggie Tinsman, LLC
3541 E Kimberly Rd
Davenport, IA 52807
[email protected]
563-359-3624