In growing a National Human Trafficking Task Force (NHTTF), we know that Human Trafficking is widespread and will continue without active intervention. According to the 2016 Global Slavery Index it estimates that 57,700 people are victims of Human Trafficking in the United States annually. Human Trafficking in the U.S. is a crime often hidden in plain sight. Victims rarely seek out assistance because of fear of the trafficker and/or fear of law enforcement. Generating billions of dollars every year Human Trafficking is second only to drug trafficking as the most profitable form of transnational crime.
Collaborative efforts among investigators, prosecutors, concerned citizens, advocates, and legislators, the NHTTF will be to a force-multiplier in raising awareness. By increasing public awareness and helping law enforcement with best practices and protocols communities will increase their ability to identify and assist Human Trafficking victims.
National Human Trafficking Task Force – Communities Joining Together in the Fight Against Human Trafficking
The National Human Trafficking Task Force is based on the 4P model; Partnerships, Prevention, Protection, and Prosecution.The primary focuses are: