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Sex trafficking Sex trafficking is a serious and deeply concerning issue that involves the exploitation of individuals, typically women and children, for commercial sexual purposes. It is a form of modern-day slavery that can involve abduction, coercion, fraud, or manipulation. Sex trafficking victims are often subjected to physical and psychological abuse, forced into prostitution or other forms of sexual exploitation. The significance of the topic of sex trafficking is supported by a range of data and statistics, which were available up to September 2021: Global Scale: Human Trafficking Overall: The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reported that in 2018, approximately 50,000 human trafficking victims were detected and reported in 148 countries. This included both sex trafficking and other forms of trafficking. Gender Disproportion: Women and girls are disproportionately affected by sex trafficking, making up a significant majority of victims. UNODC's Global Report on Trafficking in Persons 2020 highlighted that women and girls accounted for 72% of detected victims of trafficking for sexual exploitation. Online Exploitation: With the proliferation of the internet, online platforms have been increasingly used to facilitate sex trafficking. Websites, social media, and other online spaces can be used to advertise and facilitate the sale of trafficked individuals. Profitability: Sex trafficking is a highly profitable criminal enterprise. The International Labor Organization estimated that forced sexual exploitation generated $99 billion in profits globally in 2016. Underreporting: Due to the clandestine and illegal nature of sex trafficking, many cases go unreported. This means that the actual scale of the problem could be much larger than reported figures. Long-term Impact: Survivors of sex trafficking often face severe physical, emotional, and psychological trauma. Reintegration into society can be difficult due to stigma and a lack of appropriate support systems.

Provide a summary of your article. Include the name of the newspaper and author, as well as date of publication. Include data that supports the significance of the topic. For example, related deaths, health care costs, demographic information. During NR503, we have discussed the determinants of health, at-risk groups, social justice theory, outcomes, inter-professional collaboration, advocacy, and other concepts related to epidemiology and population health. How do the concepts addressed in NR503 relate to your article's topic? Provide definitions and examples in your writing. Integrate information from the World Health Organization and the SDG's. Resources: (If links do not work, please search using related terms/names below). U.S. Office on Trafficking in Persons: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/otip Links to an external site. Partners for Vulnerable Youth: Founded by National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners: https://www.napnappartners.org/content/provider- education Links to an external site. WHO and SDG: https://www.who.int/health-topics/sustainable-development- goals#tab=tab_1 Links to an external site. Kaiser Global Health Policy: https://www.kff.org/global-health-policy/ Links to an external site. CDC and Global Health: https://www.cdc.gov/globalhealth/index.html Links to an external site. List of Newspapers in the US: https://www.infoplease.com/culture- entertainment/journalism-literature/top-100-newspapers-united-states Links to an external site. https://www.state.gov/humantrafficking-about-human-trafficking/ Hello Dr. Mundy and Classmates,

The following is the link to the article that I located. Most articles require a subscription to read the entire article, so I just went with the most recent article found. URL: https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/n-j-man-indicted-for-sex-trafficking-women-and- minor/3630558/ Article Title: N.J. man indicted for sex trafficking women and minor By Cherise Lynch • Published August 23, 2023 • Updated on August 23, 2023 at 11:01 am Sex trafficking is a worldwide issue that affects almost every country, either as a source, transit, or destination country. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reported that in 2018, approximately 50,000 human trafficking victims were detected and reported in 148 countries. This included both sex trafficking and other forms of trafficking. The United States recognizes two primary forms of trafficking in persons: forced labor and sex trafficking (U.S. Department of State, 2023). Sex trafficking involves the range of events that are involved when a trafficker uses force, fraud, or coercion to compel another person to engage in a commercial sex act or causes a child to engage in a commercial sex act. Sex trafficking crimes are understood through the “acts,” “means,” and “purpose” framework, and all three elements are required to establish a sex trafficking crime. This does not include child sex trafficking crimes, where the means are irrelevant. The news article chosen is the most recent one that I could find. This article discusses a New Jersey man from Newark that was charged in January 2022 with transportation of a victim with intent to engage in prostitution, use of an interstate facility to promote unlawful activity and persuading a victim to travel to engage in prostitution, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The accused was allegedly using social media to recruit women and minors to engage in sex acts for money and would advertise women and at least one underage girl online according to some court documents. People from underserved communities are at increased risk of being exploited since they are more vulnerable to becoming victims of this horrible crime. As per the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), (2023), one recent study estimated that sex trafficking was an $810 million industry annually in San Diego County alone. Unfortunately, many clinicians and healthcare leaders are unaware of the problem, and the cost to the nation’s healthcare system. Healthcare workers should remain vigilant for the signs of sex trafficking and be ready to respond accordingly. The best response reflects national and state legal requirements, respects patient autonomy, provides necessary health services, educates patients about their options, and empowers them to seek assistance (HFMA, 2023). As per OTIP, (2023), in FY21, OTIP awarded approximately $4 million to Polaris to operate the National Human Trafficking Hotline, a 24/7, confidential, multilingual hotline for individuals who have experienced trafficking to receive immediate support through safety planning and connection with resources in their area. In FY21, the Hotline received 219,380 total signals (calls, texts, chats, online tips, emails), a 12 percent increase compared to FY20.

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References: Showalter, J. S. (2022, November 7). Human Trafficking: Hidden Problem, Hidden Costs. HFMA. https://www.hfma.org/revenue-cycle/coding/61668/ Lynch, C. (2023, August 23). N.J. Man Indicted For Sex Trafficking Women and Minor. https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/n-j-man-indicted-for-sex-trafficking-women-and-minor/ 3630558/ U.S. Department of State. (2023, January 18). About Human Trafficking. https://www.state.gov/humantrafficking-about-human-trafficking/ U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. (2023, August 17). Office on Trafficking in Persons (OTIP). https://www.acf.hhs.gov/otip United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). (n.d.). Global Report on Trafficking in Persons. UNODC Report on Human Trafficking Exposes Modern Form of Slavery. https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/human-trafficking/global-report-on-trafficking-in-persons.html Sex trafficking is a global dilemma that casts its shadow over nearly every nation, assuming roles as a source, transit, or destination point. According to the International Labor Organization, the year 2016 witnessed an estimated 4.8 million individuals falling victim to the harrowing grasp of forced sexual exploitation worldwide. Amplifying the gravity of the issue, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reported that in 2018, as many as 50,000 cases of human trafficking came to light across 148 countries, encompassing both sex trafficking and other forms of this heinous practice. Within the United States, there are two recognized forms of trafficking in persons: forced labor and sex trafficking. As defined by the U.S. Department of State (2023), sex trafficking encapsulates a range of sinister actions wherein traffickers employ force, deception, or coercion to compel an individual into engaging in commercial sex acts or ensnare minors in such acts. The framework used to comprehend sex trafficking crimes revolves around the "acts," "means," and "purpose," all three elements being crucial to establish the occurrence of such a crime, except in cases of child sex trafficking where the means become irrelevant. In a recent news article, dating back to January 2022, a New Jersey man from Newark faced charges including transportation of a victim with intent for prostitution, utilization of an interstate facility to promote unlawful activities, and persuading a victim to travel for prostitution, as per the U.S. Attorney's

Office. Allegedly, the accused exploited social media to recruit women and minors for paid sexual acts, advertising their services online. The accused's tactics even extended to offering an underage girl for such activities, as revealed by certain court documents. Regrettably, marginalized communities remain at heightened risk of exploitation, given their increased vulnerability to falling victim to this abhorrent crime. As per a report by the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA, 2023), recent estimates portray sex trafficking as an $810 million annual industry solely in San Diego County. Shockingly, many healthcare professionals and leaders remain unaware of this predicament and its toll on the nation's healthcare system. Vigilance is key, with healthcare workers advised to discern the telltale signs of sex trafficking and respond appropriately, adhering to legal mandates, respecting patient autonomy, delivering requisite medical services, educating patients about their options, and empowering them to seek help. Furthermore, the Office on Trafficking in Persons (OTIP, 2023) reports that in the fiscal year 2021, Polaris was awarded approximately $4 million to operate the National Human Trafficking Hotline. This hotline, a confidential, round-the-clock, multilingual service, provides immediate support, safety planning, and resource connections for trafficking survivors. In the same fiscal year, the hotline recorded a 12 percent surge in total signals, which include calls, texts, chats, online tips, and emails, compared to the previous year.

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