Human Trafficking 101
By SomaliCan — A group of 29 Somali-Americans were recently indicted of criminal charges related to sex trafficking in three states: Minnesota , Ohio and Tennessee . Since the indictments were disclosed by the U.S. Attorney’s office, many concerned people, including Somali Americans, have contacted SomaliCAN with questions about the human trafficking problem. How prevalent is this problem in our world? Is it confined to the Somali community? What motivates people to engage in such kinds of monstrous acts? What is the role of religion in this? Are the victims happily involved in this? If not, why do they never report the traffickers to law enforcement?
The victims are not likely to report Human Trafficking crimes because (1) Victims are drugged and brainwashed (2) Their lives are constantly being threatened and (3) Law enforcement does not serve or protect trafficked victims. There are absolutely no functional resources. Have you tried to call the Human Trafficking hotline? No one ever picks up the phone or returns calls.
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