trafficking for sexual exploitation

Trafficking for sexual exploitation involves deceiving or coercing individuals into forced sexual acts, often through manipulation, threats, or abuse. Criminal networks use various methods to control victims, stripping them of their freedom and dignity. This crime frequently targets vulnerable populations, exploiting their circumstances for profit. Victims may be moved across borders or within countries, and are often trapped through fear, debt, or violence. Efforts to combat this crime focus on prevention, rescue, and support for survivors, as well as prosecuting those responsible to dismantle trafficking networks.