Sex Trafficking

A lack of safe housing is a leading risk factor for sex trafficking. LGBTQ youth can be at an increased risk because they may face unique circumstances that lead to homelessness.

Sex traffickers are luring vulnerable Mexican women and girls—who were promised jobs, love, and a better life—to the United States for work.

Human trafficking isn’t just a problem the night of the Super Bowl. It’s a problem 365 days a year.

In reality, sex trafficking happens right here in the United States. And it’s not just happening to foreign nationals, but to U.S. citizens—in all 50 states.

Ariel became aware of the gravity of the issue of human trafficking in the U.S. when she was confronted by it in her own backyard. As she puts it, this issue quickly became “deeply personal.” 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Polaris, a leader in the global fight to eradicate modern slavery and restore freedom to survivors, today released a resource that provides insight into the experiences of U.S. citizen sex trafficking victims. The issue brief highlights key aspects of the U.S.

With four children between them and a 16-year relationship, Mari couldn’t imagine leaving Darrell. She didn’t see any viable options, even though he was physically abusive and forced her into commercial sex when money was tight.

Sarah met a kind and generous older guy after running away from a broken home. But once she moved in with this new boyfriend, he forced her into commercial sex to pay his rent.

After running away from her foster family at 14, Keisha met an older man who offered to help her find her biological family. Then he forced her into commercial sex to repay him.