Human trafficking is a public safety, public health, and human rights abuse that occurs around the world and in communities throughout Minnesota. Human trafficking includes both labor and sex trafficking and international and domestic victims.
Minnesota Statistics
The FBI has identified the Twin Cities as 1 of 13 U.S. cities with high incidents of child prostitution.
Those entering prostitution in Minnesota are the average age of 13
A six month study in the Twin Cities uncovered 34,000 online advertisements for sex.
Minneapolis is identified as one of the top locations for child sex trafficking in the U.S. (MN AG’s office)
On any given weekend night in MN, an estimated 213-500 individuals are advertised for commercial sex online (Wilder Research)
Within 48 hours of being homeless, youth are exposed to exploitation/trafficking.
Studies in Minnesota show 14-20% of high school youth have engaged in sexual activities in exchange for food, shelter and money
Beyond the Twin Cities metro area, trafficking affects all parts of Minnesota. A sting operation in Southwest MN led to 48 arrests.
A 16 year old victim in norther Minnesota reported being exploited by 5 men daily, totaling over 1,800 times per year
What in Minnesota has given opportunity to trafficking?
Broader Statistics
150
Human Trafficking is a 150 billion per year industry, same as the annual revenue of Costco.
26
Every 26 seconds a child is sold.
44
of victims report being offered help while “in the life”
26
of victims report rarely being offered help.
42
of sex trafficking victims were recruited by a family member
39
of sex trafficking victims were recruited by an intimate partner or marriage proposition
50
of interviewed females reported physical attacks by their purchaser. 23% report broken bones and 2% went into coma.
20.9
There are over 20.9 million victims of human trafficking worldwide
Our Solution
Reduce exploitation and trafficking in Minnesota
Minnesota Good Works accomplishes this through our enrichment program, which aids survivors’ transition out of exploitation and/or trafficking, and restoration.