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Page 1: Human Trafficking in Florida Robin H. Thompson, JD, MA Robin H. Thompson & Associates February 7, 2013

Human Trafficking in FloridaHuman Trafficking in Florida

Robin H. Thompson, JD, MARobin H. Thompson & AssociatesFebruary 7, 2013

Page 2: Human Trafficking in Florida Robin H. Thompson, JD, MA Robin H. Thompson & Associates February 7, 2013

What is Human What is Human Trafficking?Trafficking?Modern day slavery

Trafficking is the recruitment, harboring, transporting, providing or obtaining, by any means, any person for labor or services involving forced labor, slavery or servitude in any industry, such as forced or coerced participation in agriculture, prostitution, manufacturing, or other industries or in domestic service or marriage.

Freedom Network, based on the federal criminal law definitions of trafficking.

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Three Elements of Three Elements of Trafficking*Trafficking*

RecruitingOR

HarboringOR

Moving OR

Obtaining

a person,

1PROCESS

by

ForceOR

Fraud OR

Coercion

2MEANS

For the purposes of

Involuntary ServitudeOR

Debt BondageOR

SlaveryOR

Sex Trade

3END

*Freedom Network Training Institute

Page 4: Human Trafficking in Florida Robin H. Thompson, JD, MA Robin H. Thompson & Associates February 7, 2013

Human TraffickingHuman TraffickingImportant to be being victim-centered

Victim is impacted by many systems

Victim is reluctant to discuss

Victims have multiple victimizations

Confidentiality is paramount

Crisis oriented

Safety and Safety Planning very important

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Human Trafficking: Human Trafficking: PrevalencePrevalenceIn the U.S. 14,500-17,500 annually,

80% women and children Globally, accounts range from 600,000

to 4 million people trafficked worldwide each year (United Nations)

Twenty seven million people in slavery around the world

$9.5 billion businessFlorida is third in the nation

Center for the Advancement of Human Rights, Florida Responds to Human Trafficking

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Who is trafficked?Who is trafficked?Vulnerable people

U.S. and foreign nationals

All ages, education

Men, women, children

Futures Without Violence, Turning Pain Into Power

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Who Are the Traffickers?Who Are the Traffickers?Organized criminal syndicatesFamilies (“mom & pop” operations)Labor subcontractorsPimpsDiplomatsBusiness people/professionalsIndividuals with non-commercial

sexual motives May also be neighbors, friends,

relatives of the victim

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Human Trafficking Human Trafficking IdentificationIdentificationClues:

◦Evidence of being controlled ◦Evidence of an inability to move or

leave job ◦Bruises or other signs of battering ◦Fear or depression ◦Non-English speaking ◦Recently brought to this country◦Lacks passport, immigration or

identification documentation U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Mindset of a

Human Trafficking Victim

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Who could be a victim of human Who could be a victim of human trafficking?trafficking?

ANYONE

Vulnerability is key

Economic shackles

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Traffickers Brutally Control Their Traffickers Brutally Control Their Victims Victims Beatings, burnings, rapes, &

starvationIsolationPsychological abusesThreats of deportationThreats against the victim’s family

members in the home countryDrug/alcohol dependencyWithholding of documentsDebt bondage

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People are trafficked in:People are trafficked in:ProstitutionExotic DancingAgricultural WorkDomestic Work &

ChildcareFactory WorkBegging

Restaurant WorkConstruction WorkHotel

HousekeepingMail Order BridesCriminal ActivitiesInformal Labor

SectorOther?

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Domestic Minor Sex Domestic Minor Sex TraffickingTraffickingRunaways and “throwaways” at

great risk

Exploited through sex trade

Florida is a magnet for runaways; 96 children under DCF care in 2010 id’d

271 calls to DCF Abuse Hotline

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Domestic Minor Sex Domestic Minor Sex TraffickingTraffickingMultiple prosecutions to date

(e.g., Osley-Greer case)

Any child (<18) induced to perform a sex act is a trafficking victim

Traffickers target group homes, foster care

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Practical Applications of Cultural Practical Applications of Cultural CompetenceCompetenceListen to the student with an open

mind:-Without using culturally-based assumptions-Let the student narrate story in a style that is familiar.

Use a trusted and reliable interpreter.

Make sure interpreter is not linked to the trafficking situation.

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Cultural Competence Cultural Competence continuedcontinuedGather information about the

student’s understanding of his/her culture and community.

Please consider: -What is like to talk about this problem?-is there safety and support?-Are there barriers to safety?

-Adapted from Dr. Sujata Warrier

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Screening: Human Screening: Human Trafficking Trafficking How to ask – human trafficking:

◦ Can you leave your job or situation if you want?

◦ Can you come and go as you please? ◦ Have you been threatened if you try to

leave? ◦ Have you been physically harmed in any

way? ◦ What are your working or living conditions

like? ◦ Where do you sleep and eat?

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Screening - continuedScreening - continuedHave you ever been deprived of food, water,

sleep or medical care? Do you have to ask permission to eat, sleep

or go to the bathroom? Are there locks on your doors and windows

so you cannot get out? Has anyone threatened your family? Has your identification or documentation

been taken from you? Is anyone forcing you to do anything that

you do not want to do?

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Mindset of a Human Trafficking Victim

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Mandatory Reporting – Mandatory Reporting – DCFDCFMust call Abuse Hotline:

◦Knows or reasonable cause to suspect

◦Abuse, neglect or exploitation◦Of child or◦Vulnerable adult

Anonymous 800-96-ABUSE (800-962-2873)

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Florida lawsFlorida lawsGenerally, align with federal lawDefine human trafficking, forced

laborCriminal penaltiesCivil remediesSafe Harbor law for minorsFlorida Children’s CabinetOther state activity

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Federal Laws Federal Laws ◦Immigration relief (IPV and trafficking)

◦Eligible for refugee-type benefits: welfare, child care, county health services, housing, transportation, job training, and language instruction – trafficking

◦International action - trafficking

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Quick and Easy Next Quick and Easy Next StepsStepsPost multi-lingual materials

(brochures, posters, cards) (in hall ways, bathrooms, classrooms, etc.)

Share materials w/all staff now - professional and administrative staff

Know your local resources + interpreters you can trust

Keep key numbers handy

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Human Trafficking: Human Trafficking: Resources in FloridaResources in Florida

Center for the Advancement of Human Rights (CAHR), Florida State University 850-644-4550; www.cahr.fsu.edu

VIDA Legal Assistance – 786-525-9178

Florida Department of Children and Families,Office of Refugee Services, 850-488-3791

http://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/human-trafficking

 

Robin Thompson, Senior Project Director, FSU - CAHR

[email protected] or 850-907-0693

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Human Trafficking: Human Trafficking: National Resources National Resources

Health and Human Services: FREE STUFF

Referral to aid organization in the victim's area. Toll-free number (888-3737-888) (www.acf.hhs.gov/trafficking)

Department of Justice:Trafficking in Persons and Worker

Exploitation Task Force Complaint Line1-888-428-7581 (voice and TTY).

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Thank you!Thank you!Questions?