Human Trafficking

"Individuals are lured into the sex trade or forced labour every day in Canada because they are unaware of the malicious tactics used by predators. One of the key focuses of the Joy Smith Foundation is the prevention of human trafficking through improved education and awareness. The most important first step you can take toward helping combat this issue is to know the facts." - Joy Smith Foundation 
What is it? 

Human trafficking is the exploitation of vulnerable people for their bodies and labor. 

 

Is it a problem in Canada or the US? 


13 years old is the average age of someone when they are lured into sexual exploitation 

 

$280,000 is the average annual profit a single victim of sex trafficking in Canada can earn for the trafficker into the sex trade in Canada

 

 Human trafficking is one of the fastest-growing crimes in Canada 

 

93% of Canada’s sex trafficking victims are Canadian-born

 

It is an issue here in our countries. It's an issue in our regions, cities, and towns. It's an issue we need to start talking about.

Being lured into human trafficking can happen to anyone, anywhere and at any time. We know that youth, women and men fall victim to this crime. Human trafficking happens in large cities, small towns and rural areas across Canada. It happens to people of every age, race, and income level. Less than a kilometre from where you are, someone is being lured.

Learn more about the issue of sex trafficking: 

Not in My City - Calgary-based (Canada)

Joy Smith Foundation - Winnipeg-based  (Canada) 

International Justice Mission - IJM (Global)

A21 - (Global) 

Exodus Cry - California (USA) 

Love 146 - North Carolina (USA)