The document discusses human trafficking, which is the third largest trade globally and a modern form of slavery. It describes how human trafficking exists everywhere, including in poor countries, Southeast Asia, Africa, South America, and within communities. Victims can include anyone - men, women, children - who are exploited and controlled by traffickers. The document shares stories of individuals from different countries who were trafficked and urges readers to educate themselves and get involved in efforts to raise awareness and aid organizations working to end human trafficking.

1. Did slavery end in 1863?NO

4. What’s the fastest growing trade today?Humans…

9. What is human trafficking?3rd largest trade in the worldModern day slave tradeSolicitation, transportation, and exploitation of humans by any meansTrafficked men, women, and children are under the control of another as slaves

10. Where does slavery exist today?In poor countries?In Southeast Asia?In Africa?In South America?In corrupt nations?In our communities?

11. The sad truth…21st Century SlavesItexistsEVERYWHEREAnd yet…Slavery is illegal in every nation in the world

12. The VictimsUSA: JulieSoutheast Asia: MaiRomania: CrinaAfrica: KopanoRefugees and displaced personsRunawaysTouristsThose living in povertyThe socially excludedThe uneducated and naive

13. JulieGrew up in OklahomaGot trapped via a modeling agencyForced to sell sex at the age of 19Ran away many times, always got caughtConsequence beaten, or forced to watch gang rapeTrafficked all over the continental USEscaped via a police raidDied of untreated syphilis

14. MaiFrom ThailandSold by her family  $300Works in a tourist brothel in BangkokMakes $40-60 per clientMakes $100-120 per nightBought out of slavery Began at the age of 10, out by the age of 20Had over 50 back ally abortions

15. CrinaFrom a rural villagePromised work opportunity in ItalySold 3 timesThreatened to be killed along with her familyEscaped killed her owner, now serves a life sentence for premeditated murderIs that fair justice?

16. KopanoFrom war torn SudanPromise of a better life in ScotlandWork as manual laborForced to film pornography and to sell his bodyEscaped through a tip-off to a NGO helping male prostitutes

17. But hold on a second!Can a trafficker be a victim, too???

18. Yes, they can!Be threatened Local leaders or gangsDebt PaymentKeep their loved ones from being traffickedMeans of financial support

19. Who is to blame for this suffering?The consumers?Poverty?Ignorance?The traffickers?The government and/or world community?The victims?

20. What can WE do?Awareness: an educational campaign spreading information through pamphlets, speeches, films, word of mouth, and onlineAction: service projects and fundraising events to get the local community involvedAid: fundraising and donation efforts to support international charities and organizations working towards anti-human trafficking

21. What can YOU do?Educate yourself: go online, contact a local organization, or read/watch the newsInvolve your communitySpread the truth about slaveryGet involved in human rights efforts in your areaGet your voice heard by contacting local government officials about traffickingDonate to an organizationKeep an eye out for suspicious signs of slavery in your neighborhood

22. To learn more, visit…http://www.notforsalecampaign.org/http://www.polarisproject.org/http://humantrafficking.change.org/http://www.stopthetraffik.org/http://www.sctnow.org/http://www.abolishslavery.org/http://www.castla.org/

23. More ResourcesMoviesChildren for SaleLilja 4-EverPromise LandHuman TraffickingTradeHollySvetlana’s JourneyBooksNot For Sale: The Return of the Global Slave Trade – And How We Can Fight It (David Batstone, 2007)Ending Slavery (Kevin Bales, 2008)The Slave Next Door – Human Trafficking and Slavery in America Today (Kevin Bales and Ron Soodalter, 2009)