AnswersHSHEAC Health Sem 1 26-27Gang Violence

Human Trafficking in the US Answers

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Jamelle is dating a new boyfriend who has been asking her to do things she is not comfortable with. She’s told him no, but he keeps asking and pressuring her.

A
Jamelle is agreeing to do things she doesn’t want.
B
Jamelle is not communicating clearly.
C
Jamelle’s boyfriend is not respecting her wishes.
D
Jamelle’s boyfriend does not ask enough questions.
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Which action falls under the protection component of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act?

A
giving victims of trafficking a special visa to stay in the United States
B
giving prosecutors stronger tools to go after traffickers
C
giving support to foreign countries to reduce human trafficking
D
giving traffickers longer sentences in prison after conviction
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Which is more commonly one of the signs that someone is being sex trafficked rather than labor trafficked?

A
A person is not allowed to talk to strangers.
B
A person does not have access to a phone.
C
A person has a new brand or tattoo.
D
A person does not have access to their ID.
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What should someone do if they suspect a friend is being trafficked through forced labor?

A
reach out to authorities
B
confront the suspected trafficker
C
stop talking to the possible victim
D
try to keep it from the public
5

Why are smartphones useful to traffickers for controlling their victims?

A
They allow traffickers to elude authorities.
B
They allow traffickers to communicate with the purchaser.
C
They allow traffickers to advertise on the internet.
D
They allow traffickers to track their victim’s location and actions.
6

In 2019, what percentage of trafficking cases in the US federal court system were labor trafficking cases?

A
over 90 percent
B
40 to 50 percent
C
10 to 20 percent
D
less than 10 percent
7

What is a business owner likely to face if they assist in facilitating forced labor trafficking?

A
defense assistance
B
small fines
C
receipt of restitution
D
prison time
8

A Ukrainian woman, Katherine, was told that there were high-paying modeling jobs available in the United States for women like her. But once she arrived in the United States, her passport was taken and she was quickly trafficked.

A
offer of work
B
offer of education
C
payment for smuggling
D
false love interest
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Approximately how many people are likely trafficked into the United States each year?

A
5,500–8,500
B
8,500–11,500
C
11,500–14,500
D
14,500–17,500
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A Guatemalan man, Miguel, had a group of people help him secretly get through Mexico and into the United States. But when he crossed the border, the people who helped him demanded a lot of money. When he couldn’t pay, he was forced to work for the group.

A
offer of work
B
offer of education
C
payment for smuggling
D
false love interest
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How do the number of labor trafficking cases compare to the number of sex trafficking cases in the United States?

A
There are far more sex trafficking cases than labor trafficking cases.
B
There are far more labor trafficking cases than sex trafficking cases.
C
There are about the same number of sex trafficking cases as labor trafficking cases.
D
There are many sex trafficking cases and no labor trafficking cases.
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Why are people who run away particularly vulnerable to traffickers?

A
They are desperate for shelter and protection.
B
They are often born into trafficking.
C
They are more trusting of all strangers.
D
They are looking for someone to take care of.
13

Why are smartphones useful to traffickers for controlling their victims?

A
They allow traffickers to elude authorities.
B
They allow traffickers to communicate with the purchaser.
C
They allow traffickers to advertise on the internet.
D
They allow traffickers to track their victim’s location and actions.
14

In 2019, what percentage of trafficking cases in the US federal court system were labor trafficking cases?

A
over 90 percent
B
40 to 50 percent
C
10 to 20 percent
D
less than 10 percent
15

In 2018, in which state was human trafficking was the most prevalent?

A
Texas
B
Florida
C
California
D
New York
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Which action falls under the protection component of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act?

A
giving victims of trafficking a special visa to stay in the United States
B
giving prosecutors stronger tools to go after traffickers
C
giving support to foreign countries to reduce human trafficking
D
giving traffickers longer sentences in prison after conviction
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Which is more commonly one of the signs that someone is being labor trafficked rather than sex trafficked?

A
A person is living with their employer and not getting paid.
B
A person has a much older boyfriend.
C
A person has a new gang tattoo or brand.
D
A person is being monitored and controlled through a smartphone.
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A Ukrainian woman, Katherine, was told that there were high-paying modeling jobs available in the United States for women like her. But once she arrived in the United States, her passport was taken and she was quickly trafficked.

A
offer of work
B
offer of education
C
payment for smuggling
D
false love interest
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Approximately how many people are likely trafficked into the United States each year?

A
5,500–8,500
B
8,500–11,500
C
11,500–14,500
D
14,500–17,500
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Which is an example of sextortion?

A
Tracy is smuggled into the country to live with her parents but is then forced to work at a salon.
B
John is lured into the country with a promise of education but is then forced to work at a restaurant.
C
Grace is forced into prostitution with the threat that explicit photos of her will be released if she does not.
D
Carmen is lured into prostitution with offers of lucrative modeling gigs in Hollywood and New York.

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