HT: Myth Busting

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If the trafficked person consented to be in their initial situation, then it cannot be human trafficking or against their will

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Human trafficking always involves physical violence (or threats of)

All commercial sex is human trafficking

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Only undocumented foreign nationals get trafficked in the U.S.

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Human trafficking involves moving, traveling or transporting a person across state or national borders

Only women and girls can be victims and survivors of sex trafficking

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Human trafficking only happens in illegal or underground industries

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All human trafficking involves commercial sex

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A minor (under the age of 18) who declares they are participating in sex willingly is legally known as a “child prostitute.”

All people involved in human trafficking are criminals

All immigrants smuggled into the U.S. enter willingly

All sex workers or "prostitutes" are willing participants

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