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Human trafficking
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What is the link between sex trafficking and HIV? Sex trafficking victims are at high risk for getting
HIV
, among many other
sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
. Sex trafficking victims may be forced into prostitution and may be sexually assaulted, including being forced to have unprotected sex with multiple partners, many of whom may also have had unprotected sex with many partners. This increases their risk of getting HIV. Often, trafficking victims endure the riskiest types of sexual assault, such as violent vaginal and anal rape without a condom, which puts them at higher risk of getting HIV. How can I help victims of human trafficking? If you think you have come in contact with a victim of human trafficking, call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center’s Hotline at 888-373-7888. You can also text HELP to BeFree (233733). Hotline staff can help you figure out whether you have seen a victim of human trafficking and can suggest local resources. Anyone who is brought into the United States for forced labor may be able to get a special visa and other help rebuilding their lives.