Shedding Light on a Global Crisis
Join the Fight Against Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is a pervasive issue that affects millions worldwide. At GCI World, we are dedicated to raising awareness and driving change to combat this modern-day slavery.
Human trafficking is a grave violation of human rights, with at least 40 million victims globally. It involves exploitation through force, fraud, or coercion. Personal stories of survivors highlight the resilience and courage needed to overcome such adversity. By sharing these narratives, we aim to inspire action and foster a deeper understanding of this critical issue.
Powerful Reminder - This Is Also Happeing In Our Neighborhoods
The Faces of Human Trafficking
Understanding Human Trafficking
Human trafficking for sex and slave labor is the fastest-growing criminal enterprise in the world, targeting people of all ages, from all ethnicities, and every financial/social class. It can happen to anyone! We educate and empower everyday people to engage in the fight to end human trafficking within their own communities here at home, and around the world. GCI engages in 2 main battle strategies to impact the war against modern-day slavery and human trafficking:
- Community-focused Prevention/Awareness Education
- Partnerships with Law Enforcement & other anti-trafficking organizations who are committed to doing their part in ending the sexual exploitation of children
We have always been an organization focused on connecting people with specific projects or causes they care deeply about and are passionate about! This strength enhances our ability to help engage young people, parents, law enforcement, and community & church leaders to help fortify their communities against the dangers of child sex trafficking.
What is Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is defined by the US Department of State as “the act of recruiting, harboring, transporting, providing, or obtaining a person for compelled labor or commercial sex acts through the use of force, fraud, or coercion. Human trafficking can include, but does not require, movement. People may be considered trafficking victims regardless of whether they were born into a state of servitude, were exploited in their hometown, were transported to the exploitative situation, previously consented to work for a trafficker, or participated in a crime as a direct result of being subjected to trafficking. At the heart of this phenomenon is the trafficker’s goal of exploiting and enslaving their victims and the myriad coercive and deceptive practices.”
If you see it, or are caught in it, report it!
Adults Caught in Human Trafficking
When an adult engages in a commercial sex act, such as prostituion, as the result of force, threats of force, fraud or coercion, or any combination of such means, that person is a victim of trafficking.* Under such circumstances, perpetrators involved in maintaining, patronizing, or soliciting a person for that purpose are guilty of the sex trafficking of an adult.**
Sex trafficking may also occur within debt bondage, as individuals are forced to continue in prostitution through the use of unlawful “debt,” purportedly incurred through their transportation, recruitment, or even their crude “sale” – which exploiters insist they must pay off before they can be free. An adult’s consent to participate in prostitution is not legally determinative: if one is thereafter held in service through psychological manipulation or physical force, he or she is a trafficking victim and should receive benefits outlined in applicable domestic laws.
Child Sex Trafficking & Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children
When a child (under the age of 18) is recruited, enticed, harbored, transported, provided, obtained, or maintained to perform a commercial sex act, proving Force, Fraud or Coercion is not necessary for the offense to be characterized as human trafficking.* Put simply, it is the use of Force, Fraud, or Coercion to EXPLOIT victims for financial gain. There are no exceptions to this rule: no cultural or socioeconomic rationalizations alter the fact that children who are prostituted are trafficking victims. The use of children in the commercial sex trade is prohibited under US law and by statute in most countries around the world.
Sex trafficking has devastating consequences for children, including long-lasting physical and psychological trauma, disease (including HIV/AIDS), drug addiction, unwanted pregnancy, malnutrition, social ostracism, and even death. *
“On behalf of Colorado Northwestern Community College, we want to say thank you, for opening our eyes and hearts to this problem, human trafficking. Your mission is inspired, to not only help our Nation, but the world, put an end to this horrible crime.”
Trevor Sperry
Colorado Northwestern Community College
“I want to applaud and endorse your organization’s campaign to combat child trafficking and sex slavery in Colorado and across the country…”
Senator John Andrews - CO
Americans For America
“With great grace, conviction, and sensitivity, Jim made us aware of one of the most important causes for which our churches must be involved-protecting our children and youth…”
Pastor Steve Reinhard
Longs Peak United Methodist Church
“Jim did a fantastic job of bringing awareness to the growing epidemic of human trafficking. It was done in a way that was professional, tasteful, and extremely moving!”
Pastor Bill Meiter
Arizona Community CHurch
Join the Fight Against Human Trafficking
Your support can make a difference. Whether you choose to donate, volunteer, or share our message, every action counts in the battle against human trafficking. Stand with us at GCI World to create a safer future for everyone.
