X-Ray Topography Techniques for Defect Characterization of Crystals

Abstract

Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery and is a crime against our common humanity. It does not discriminate between adult or child, male or female, U.S. citizen or foreign national. With an estimated 21 million victims globally, human trafficking is pervasive as well as highly profitable. The International Labor Organization (ILO) recently estimated that traffickers make over $150 billion a year. The scope and scale of human trafficking within the United States presents a daunting challenge to policymakers, service providers, law enforcement, and advocates. Originally, human trafficking was thought to be more of a problem in other countries, but now it is known to be happening in our own backyards. It is estimated that there are hundreds of thousands of victims of sex and labor trafficking inside our borders. The hidden and misunderstood nature of the crime, the trauma and fear that prevent victims from seeking assistance, and the wide range of sectors that are impacted by human trafficking make it an incredibly complex issue to address. Yet, in the last several years, federal and state lawmakers have tackled this issue with increasing urgency and sophistication. Eradication is the ultimate goal of the growing global movement against human trafficking and modern slavery. However, efforts to disrupt, dismantle, and ultimately eradicate the criminal networks that engage in human trafficking are hindered when a foundational framework of strong laws is not present. Similarly, laws that provide protections to ensure that trafficking victims are not treated like criminals are also necessary.