Human trafficking isn’t just a distant problem in far-off countries. It’s happening in neighborhoods across the U.S., in cities and suburbs, in small towns and rural communities. According to the U.S. Department of State, trafficking has been reported in all 50 states.
Every year, millions of people are trafficked worldwide, including hundreds of thousands in the U.S. alone. They are often vulnerable because of poverty, homelessness, immigration status, addiction, or abuse. Traffickers exploit those vulnerabilities, preying on the desperation of people who believe they have no other choice.
“Traffickers use fear. We use freedom. They isolate. We connect. They hide. We expose.” — International Justice Mission
It’s a $150 Billion Industry — Funded by Exploitation
Human trafficking is the fastest-growing criminal enterprise in the world — even surpassing arms trafficking. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), human trafficking and forced labor generate over $150 billion in profits every year.
Think about that.
Traffickers are getting rich. Survivors are left broken.
This is why Generation Freedom’s $3 billion proposal is not a burden — it’s an investment in justice and economic disruption. By cutting off funding streams, dismantling trafficking networks, and empowering survivors, we not only save lives — we take profit out of evil.
What $3 Billion Could Do — A Breakdown
You may be wondering: what exactly would this kind of investment support? Here’s a vision of where the funds could go:
1. $1 Billion – Protection & Prevention
- Train law enforcement, social workers, teachers, and frontline workers to identify and respond to trafficking signs.
- Launch nationwide awareness campaigns.
- Fund education and prevention programs in schools and vulnerable communities.
2. $1 Billion – Support for Survivors
- Provide trauma-informed therapy, housing, healthcare, and legal support.
- Help survivors reintegrate through education, life skills training, and employment support.
- Fund survivor-led initiatives and organizations.
3. $1 Billion – Global Disruption of Trafficking Networks
- Strengthen border security and international cooperation to track and shut down cross-border trafficking rings.
- Build partnerships with foreign governments and NGOs.
- Use intelligence, surveillance, and cyber tools to hunt traffickers and rescue victims.
This investment is not just humanitarian. It’s strategic. It’s patriotic. It’s long overdue.
America Can Lead the World
The United States has long seen itself as a beacon of freedom. But we must live up to that promise. By becoming the first nation to invest at this level, we can set a new global standard.
“The fight against modern slavery cannot succeed with charity alone. It must be backed by policy, enforcement, and political will.” — Kevin Bales, author of “Disposable People”
America helped lead the fight against Nazi Germany. We’ve helped respond to pandemics and humanitarian disasters. Now, it’s time to lead the charge against human trafficking.
What Will You Say When They Ask What You Did?
Years from now, your children or grandchildren may ask:
“Did you know this was happening? Did you do anything about it?”
Let your answer be a proud and unwavering yes.
Because we did know. And now, we have a chance to do something that truly matters.
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