subject: Sex Crimes: Helping Human Trafficking Victims [print this page] There are certain acts that are considered as taboo in a civilized society. Certain acts are even considered illegal and punishable even if done with consent. There are several types of sexual acts that are considered as illegal.
As law is dynamic and ever evolving, the sexual criminal offense related law varies from place to place and time to time. An offender related to sexual offense is termed as a sexual offender. There are several types of sex crimes that involve violence and some that violates social taboos (incest, sodomy, indecent exposure, etc).
There is much variation as to what sexual activity may be labeled as a crime based on cultural background. For example- In European nations and even in America oral sex is not considered as an offense. Some of the sexual crimes are-
Rape
Lust murder
Obscenity
Human trafficking
Frotteurism, etc.
Human trafficking involves trafficking of human beings across borders. There are several ways a person can be trafficked. One is the by kidnapping and selling. A person may be deceived with a false promise for job and lured into crossing international border. There the person may be forced into forced slavery or indentured servitude. They may also force into prostitution. However, force may not be the primary factor for prostitution.
A person may accept prostitution due to lure of drugs. In USA for instance a minor (below 18 years) is considered as a trafficking victim, although no movement has taken place. This is in accordance to the U.S. Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000.
As per US State Department data, there are about 600000-820000 approximately people who are being trafficked across the border. In 2001, an office has bee established by the US state department called the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons. The name of the office well explains the purpose of the office. Although slavery has been outlawed by the US government by the Thirteenth Amendment to the US Constitution (year-1865, section-1), according to an old estimate of 2004 there are approximately 10000 forced laborers (report from the Human Rights Center in Berkeley, California).
There are several organizations that have come forward to provide help to this type of people. There are free telephone hot lines, National Commission Against Domestic Violence, etc to provide assistance to trafficking victims.
In case you have fallen victim to human trafficking in Miami dont hesitate to contact a Miami Attorney. Before choosing any lawyer it is better to get an understanding about his experience.
