Human Trafficking: Modern Day Slavery in the U.S. and Abroad
Tuesday April 14, 7:00 pm in Neff Auditorium, von Liebig Center for Science
Human trafficking is modern day slavery that affects every country. It is the second largest criminal industry in the world and yields an estimated nine billion dollars of profit each year. The high-profit, low-risk nature of human trafficking has created an international market for the trade of human beings. Annually, 14,500 – 17,500 foreign nationals are trafficked into the U.S., and the number of U.S. citizens trafficked within the U.S. is even greater.
The
Baker Institute welcomes Keveney Stroup (class of 2004), a Texas attorney,
to provide an overview of human trafficking, investigating and prosecuting
cases, and the need for increased interagency cooperation and public awareness.
Ms. Stroup will also share her experiences in advocacy and representation
of survivors of human trafficking in Houston, one of the primary hubs and
destinations for human trafficking.
To learn more facts about human trafficking, go to www.humantrafficking.org
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