Human Trafficking Misconceptions Quiz

What common misconception exists regarding human trafficking?

What percentage of trafficking victims is estimated to be involved in sex trafficking according to the ILO?

According to the information, how are teenage runaways typically classified in terms of trafficking?

What does Bass suggest about the typical experience of teenage runaways engaged in sex work?

What is a common misconception about the cases handled by New York's Human Trafficking Intervention Courts?

Human Trafficking Misconceptions

Public perception of trafficking still heavily focuses on sexual slavery, despite a broader definition encompassing labor exploitation.
Wikipedia's definition of human trafficking starts and ends with sex, neglecting other forms like domestic labor and forced labor in construction and agriculture.
The ILO estimates 4.5 million of 21 million global victims are sex trafficking victims, but figures are unreliable.

Misuse of "Trafficking" Term

"Trafficking" is sometimes used for cases without migration.
New York's Human Trafficking Intervention Courts handle cases of loitering and prostitution, regardless of coercion or foreign origin.
Many individuals arrested for these charges are not victims of trafficking.
A Truthout study indicates individuals in these cases often have been arrested for loitering and prostitution.

Teen Runaways and Trafficking

Some laws classify runaway teens engaging in sex work as trafficking victims, even if no trafficker is involved.
A John Jay College study shows that many teen runaways lack pimps or traffickers.
Sex work is often perceived as a survival strategy for runaways due to limited social support.
Most runaway teens engaging in sex work do not travel outside their town or city, let alone internationally.

Test your knowledge on the misconceptions surrounding human trafficking. This quiz delves into the definitions, public perceptions, and legal interpretations of trafficking, including the complex issues involving teen runaways and labor exploitation. Challenge your understanding of this crucial social issue.