Title: Sex Trafficking in the United States - The Atlantic
Headings: When Sex Trafficking Goes Unnoticed in America
Politics
When Sex Trafficking Goes Unnoticed in America
Many cases go unreported, making it a difficult crime for law enforcement personnel to spot.
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Content: The woman I spoke with is with FAIR Girls now, working as a residential counselor for the organization’s Vida Home, a transitional home for victims. The leader of the ring that she was involved in was sentenced to 17 and a half years in federal prison. But three years later, she still thinks about her ordeal. “ It’s been a tough journey,” she said. And it continues to be for law enforcement as they work to identify victims who are afraid to identify themselves. * This article originally stated that there are an estimated 1.5 million trafficking victims in North America. That figure actually represents the number of estimated victims in North America and Western Europe. We regret the error.