Citrus County Sheriff's Office recently issued the following announcement.
For this week of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, we will highlight four common myths associated with Human Trafficking according to POLARIS.
• Myth – Only women and girls can be victims and survivors of sex trafficking.
• Reality – Sex traffickers also victimize men and boys. According to POLARIS, LGBTQ boys and young men are seen as particularly vulnerable to trafficking.
• Myth – Human trafficking only happens in illegal or underground industries.
• Reality – Human trafficking cases have been reported and prosecuted in industries that include restaurants, cleaning services, construction, factories, and more.
• Myth - All commercial sex is Human Trafficking.
• Reality – All commercial sex involving a minor is legally considered Human Trafficking. Commercial sex involving an adult is Human Trafficking if the person providing commercial sex is doing so against their will as a result of force, fraud, or coercion.
• Myth – Labor trafficking is only or primarily a problem in developing countries.
• Reality – Labor trafficking occurs in the United States and in other developed countries but is reported at lower rates than sex trafficking
If you suspect Human Trafficking is happening, please contact us immediately at 352-249-2790. You can also contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or Crime Stoppers at 1-888-ANY-TIPS.
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