1. Human Trafficking USA Nick Yun

2. Background INFO 14,500 to 17,500 people, primarily women and children, are trafficked to the U.S. annually. US is strongly committed to combatting trafficking domestically and internationally.

3. History US Department of State began monitoring trafficking in persons in 1994, when the issue began to be covered in the Department’s Annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. Originally focused on women trafficking for sexual uses, but broadened to children and men for all forms of forced labor.

4. International The Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking was created in the State Department provides millions of dollars in grants to organizations all over the world implemented several programs to combat trafficking including: disseminating information on the dangers of trafficking strengthening the capacity of non-governmental organizations to protect those groups from abuse and violence outreach and economic opportunity programs for those most at risk of being trafficked.

5. International US has assisted countries to enact anti-trafficking legislation, trained law enforcement officials, prosecutors, border guards, and judicial officers. US has provided equipment for anti--trafficking police equipment.