As a human trafficking survivor and advocate for vulnerable youth, I know that human trafficking looks different from the fictionalized and sometimes glamourized version projected in pop culture. Reality: According to a report from the 2015 Select Committee on Sexual Violence and Harassment, 90 per cent of human trafficking victims are Canadian born, with Ontario a hub for human trafficking and the sex trade. Myth 3: There must be some elements of physical restraint, force or bondage for human trafficking to be present. For all these reasons, physical force or coercion isn’t always a marker of the presence of human trafficking. Article Continued BelowThankfully, through the dedication of politicians, activist, law enforcement and partnerships like the Toronto Counter Human Trafficking Network, our community leaders are working relentlessly to end human trafficking.

Source: thestar February 20, 2019 21:33 UTC