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The Victims

  • Over 20.9 million victims of human trafficking globally.

  • The average age a sex trafficking victim is first sold: 13 years old.

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The Industry

  • Annually, human trafficking is a $150 billion industry worldwide.

  • Human trafficking is the fastest growing and most lucrative criminal enterprise in the United States, behind only drug smuggling.

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Minnesota

  • The FBI identified the Twin Cities as one of 13 U.S. cities with a particularly high incidence rate of child prostitution

  • In 2015, Minnesota had the third-highest number of human trafficking cases.

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information from MNDot at

https://www.dot.state.mn.us/humantraffickingawareness

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A DEEPER LOOK...

The Minnesota Monthly article "A Closer Look at Minnesota's Sex Trafficking Problem" gives insight into the reality behind the stereotype. 

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How to Spot Signs of Sex Trafficking

  • Signs of physical or sexual abuse: bruises, cuts, black eyes, burn marks

  • Visible anxiety or fear; lack of eye contact

  • An older companion who seems to be in control of a younger person

  • Paying for larger items in cash

  • Lack of control over own money, documents, or ID

  • Lingering at bus stops, hotel lobbies, or other public places

  • Inappropriate dress for the individual’s age or for the weather

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Concerned?

Call the National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 or send the text BeFree to 233733.humantraffickinghotline.org

If you see someone in imminent danger, call 911

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