Human trafficking is modern-day slavery, subjecting people to abhorrent levels of abuse and trauma. Through victim advocacy and criminal defense, the Aubrey Harris Law Firm in New Orleans Louisiana provides advocacy to both men and women who have suffered from human trafficking.
Human Trafficking
Our mission: to help human trafficking victims in Louisiana reclaim their voice, seek justice, and repair the damage done to their lives.
What is Human Trafficking?
The International Labour Organization estimates that there are up to 40 million victims of human trafficking worldwide. Victims of human trafficking are exploited for labor, marriage, organ harvesting, and prostitution. In spite of this severe exploitation, the global enterprise of human trafficking generates more than $150 billion per year.
Human trafficking claims victims all over the world, including in Louisiana. An annual report from the Department of Children and Family Services explained that human trafficking cases in New Orleans are more common than in most other areas, and these cases are on the rise. These victims suffer serious trauma, often denied their basic needs and subjected to extreme psychological duress by their captors and pimps.
Human Trafficking FAQ's
If you have been a victim of human trafficking, seeking help can change not only your life, but also the lives of others. Speaking out about the injustices you’ve endured can help you heal and inspire other victims to do the same.
Contact the Aubrey Harris Law Firm today for legal help and victim advocacy at 504-233-8118.
Call or Click to Schedule a Free ConsultationHuman Trafficking Statistics
Exact numbers of human trafficking victims and their whereabouts are difficult to determine due to the criminal and clandestine nature of the industry. What we do know about human trafficking, however, is alarming. This illegal industry affects men, women, and children throughout the world.
Of the estimated 40+ million victims, 81% are subjected to forced labor.
Roughly 75% of human trafficking victims are women and girls.
Social Media is used by traffickers to advertise to exploiters and recruit victims.
A significant number of trafficking victims in the United States were once in the foster care system, and homeless children are particularly vulnerable.
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It is estimated that upwards of 50,000 people are trafficked into the United States annually.
About 1 out of every 7 runaways in the United States are believed to be victims of human trafficking.
The relation between Human Trafficking and the Justice System
Victims of human trafficking can also get caught up in the criminal justice system. They are often forced into criminal activity, which can lead to convictions and incarceration. Aubrey Harris, the founding attorney at Aubrey Harris Law Firm, knows that these victims, and not their perpetrators, are often the ones who end up in handcuffs, their voices stifled or ignored by a biased legal system.
Aubrey serves as a victim advocate, working to ensure that perpetrators are charged and held accountable for their crimes. She also helps human trafficking victims with post-conviction relief and expungements so they can heal from trauma, repair their reputations, and build a more stable life.
Contact the Aubrey Harris Law Firm today
Aubrey Harris first began working with human trafficking victims through Covenant House—a New Orleans organization dedicated to helping homeless children and victims of human trafficking. The firm continues to partner with Covenant House to provide not only legal assistance, but also to refer victims to mental health professionals and physicians who aid in victims’ recovery.
If you have been a victim of human trafficking, seeking help can change not only your life, but also the lives of others. Speaking out about the injustices you’ve endured can help you heal and inspire other victims to do the same.
Contact the Aubrey Harris Law Firm today for legal help and victim advocacy at 504-233-8118.
