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How widespread is child trafficking in the U.S., and why does it continue?
Child Trafficking: Myth vs. Fact. Child trafficking affects every country in the world, including the United States. Children make up 27% of all human trafficking victims worldwide, and two out of every three identified child victims are girls[i].
UNICEF addresses the root causes of child trafficking and other forms of exploitation to protect the most vulnerable. Learn more
Although a federal child sex trafficking offense requires connection to federal land or interstate or foreign commerce, a victim need not be moved across state or international lines for a federal crime to occur.
Children are increasingly vulnerable to forced labor, sexual slavery and other forms of exploitation. Now more than ever, children need protection from predatory criminals who turn the vulnerability and desperation of their victims into big business.
Child trafficking is the buying and selling of kids under the age of 18 for the purpose of exploitation, perpetrated by force, fraud or coercion. Child trafficking happens across the globe, including all 50 U.S. states.
3 gru 2021 · The updated National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking responds to this predatory behavior by addressing the needs of underserved individuals, families, and communities.
