Up-to-date statistics on human trafficking are notoriously hard to find. Many studies are outdated, have small sample sizes, or are inundated with stereotypes and personal agendas. Internet searches often consume a lot of time and take away from other work you could be doing. With that in mind, Safe House Project has compiled a list of statistics from reputable sources, including government agencies and peer-reviewed research.
These statistics give insight into the amount of work left to do in legislation regarding ending human trafficking.
570 children were arrested for “prostitution” in 2014. 75 of them were under 15.
57.7% of juveniles arrested for prostitution were African American according to a 2020 report
51.6% of criminal human trafficking cases in 2018 involved only child victims
32 states have vacatur laws in place for survivors
19 of those 32 states will only vacate prostitution-specific charges