U.S. failing to find and help victims
Human Trafficking in America
Day One:
A New Slavery
Beckoned by the land of the free, immigrants wind up being held against their will for labor, sex and money.
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Day Three:
Fraud's Welcome Mat
America's intricate, fraud-plagued work visa program is a welcome mat for modern-day slavers.
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A new approach is needed, and changes are coming.
For six months Kansas City Star reporters traveled the world, from Guatemalan migrant shelters to the deadly streets of Tijuana, investigating America's war against human trafficking.
They found that America is losing the battle - even in its own backyard. In fact, Kansas City is an emerging hub of human trafficking activity.
Day Two:
Snares of the Sex Trade
International sex trafficking is more complex and problematic than the U.S. law designed to combat it. Meanwhile, domestic victims are getting scant attention.
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Day Four:
Ask Questions Later
Some suspected victims, in violation of U.S. policy, are being deported on government-run airlines based in Kansas City.
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