Yes, human trafficking is very prevalent in the United States through escort services, prostitution, and pornography. According to the MIT Technology Review, the United States is the largest consumer of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).

According to the “Polaris Analysis of 2021 Data from the National Human Trafficking Hotline" out of 16,554 victims, the most common type of trafficking is escort services followed by pornographic exploitation.

Although kidnapping for sexual exploitation does happen, it is quite uncommon in the United States but can be more common internationally. Unfortunately, most cases involve a family member or other known person exploiting a child.

According to the "Polaris Analysis of 2021 Data from the National Human Trafficking Hotline” the most common type of traffickers are family members or caregivers out of roughly 10,000 recorded trafficking situations.

In general, pornography is not illegal but may be considered a form of human trafficking. There is much evidence to suggest that it is difficult or even impossible to tell if most or all porn is made consensually. There are many survivor stories of victims who were forced or coerced to film acts they never wished to perform for the financial benefit of someone else. According to a report done by the Polaris Project in 2021, out of 16,554 victims pornography was the 2nd most common type of human trafficking.

Yes, according to a 2022 report by the International Labor Organization, an estimated 22 million people are living in forced marriage globally.

If you see what appears to be a potential human trafficking scenario occurring, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 or contact the local law enforcement: 911.

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