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"In 2022, human trafficking victims detected globally increased by 25% compared to 2019."

U.S. Human Trafficking - All Types

42%

Adult Females

23%

Adult Males

17%

Minor Males

16%

Minor Females

* 2% of known cases did not identify age or gender demographics.​

Forced Labor

Child Sex Trafficking

37%

Adult Males

20%

Minor Males

30-50%

Males

Barriers for Male Survivors

  • Gender stereotypes
  • Shame and stigma
  • Lacking public awareness
  • Inadequate resources or support services

Key Facts

  • In Tennessee, minor sex trafficking cases increased from 66 reports in 2016 to over 600 in 2021, exceeding adult cases by almost 300 reports.
  • 75% of commercially trafficked youth experienced compounding types of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) prior to victimization.
  • Male victims are overlooked and/or ashamed, resulting in a substantial lack of identification.
  • There is only one restorative care organization in the United States known to provide residential support to male survivors.
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References

  1. United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. (2024). Global report on trafficking in persons 2024. United Nations. https://www.unodc.org/documents/data-and-analysis/glotip/2024/GLOTIP2024_BOOK.pdf
  2. Salami, T., Babu, J., & Hari, C. (2022). Criminal Justice Students’ Perceptions of Human Trafficking Victims: Assessing Bias and Helping Behavior. Journal of Criminal Justice Education, 33(1), 93–109. https://doi.org/10.1080/10511253.2021.1952287
  3. Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. (2024). Human trafficking statistical report: Governor’s brief. https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/tbi/HT%20Stats%20-%20Governors%20Brief%20-%202024.pdf
  4. U.S. Department of State, Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons. (2023). Overlooked for too long: Boys and human trafficking. https://www.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Overlooked-for-Too-Long-Boys-and-Human-Trafficking.pdf
  5. Love146. (n.d.). 10 facts about child trafficking. https://love146.org/learn/#10-facts
  6. Ranch Hands Rescue. (n.d.). Male human trafficking facts & statistics. https://ranchhandsrescue.org/bobs-house-of-hope/male-human-trafficking-facts/

Lacking awareness and services for male survivors of human trafficking is an urgent problem that deserves prompt and thoughtful solutions.

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