Ebook
Understanding and Combating Human Trafficking in the Hospitality Industry
Human trafficking is a criminal act that entails the coercive exploitation of individuals for financial gain, forced labor, or sexual exploitation, depriving them of their autonomy. Hotels and motels are identified as high-risk venues for sex trafficking occurrences. In the U.S., 75% of survivors reported encounters with hotels at various stages of their exploitation journey, be it during travel, as sites of exploitation, or in the process of escaping and seeking recovery.
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Chapter 1
Introduction to Human Trafficking
Gain an understanding of the importance of addressing human trafficking, explore the scope and impact of this issue, and delve into its historical context and modern manifestations, highlighting its relevance to the hospitality industry.
Chapter 2
Unraveling Human Trafficking Definitions and Distinctions
Define human trafficking, distinguish it from human smuggling, and identify common traits and vulnerabilities of trafficking victims, focusing on their relevance to hotels and hospitality.
Chapter 3
Exploring the Types of Human Trafficking
Examine various types of human trafficking, including sex trafficking, child sexual exploitation, domestic servitude, and their intersections with the hospitality sector.
Chapter 4
Recognizing the Signs of Human Trafficking
Identify signs and red flags that victims of human trafficking might exhibit, and pinpoint industries and locations, such as hotels, most susceptible to human trafficking.
Chapter 5
Human Trafficking in Hospitality
Shed light on statistics of human trafficking in the hospitality industry, discuss the role of hotel employees in addressing human trafficking, and emphasize the need for creating a safer workplace in motels and hotels.
Chapter 6
Taking Action to Report and Prevent Human Trafficking
Emphasize the importance of taking an active role in preventing human trafficking and outline the proper procedures and channels for reporting suspected cases within hotels and hospitality settings.
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