AGENCY TESTIMONY
Context of human trafficking in New York
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New York State has one of the highest sex and labor trafficking rates in the United States due to its many transportation options. Traffickers target vulnerable children and youth, particularly those who have faced trauma, abuse, neglect, and homelessness.
- New York's high trafficking rates are linked to its transportation infrastructure
- Children in foster care and runaway/homeless youth are especially vulnerable to trafficking
- Emphasizes the importance of ACS and DYCD being alert to trafficking signs
Ina Mendez
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Unfortunately, and due to its many transportation options and arteries, New York State has one of the highest sex and labor trafficking rates in the United States.
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Traffickers target those children and youth who are most vulnerable to exploitation, including those who have previously faced trauma, abuse, neglect, and homelessness.
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So while anyone can be a victim of human trafficking, children and youth in the foster care and runaway and homeless youth are particularly vulnerable, which makes it essential for both ACS and our colleagues at d y c to be alert to trafficking when working with children and youth that we serve.