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Human Trafficking Facts

Every 10 minutes, a woman or child is trafficked into the United States for forced labor.

In 1999, the CIA estimated that 45,000 women and children are trafficked to the United States annually.

Men are also trafficked into forced labor in agriculture, restaurants and other unregulated industries.

Human trafficking has become a $9 billion a year global industry and is increasingly an activity of organized crime.

There are estimated 27 million people living in slavery around the world today.

In 1999, the Department of Justice prosecuted 25 cases of slavery. In 2000, 76 cases were prosecuted. Currently, there are 120 cases open for investigation.

In October 2000, the United States enacted the most comprehensive modern-day anti-slavery legislation in the world, offering significant protection to victims. It is called the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000.

Currently, there is not one shelter for trafficked persons in the United States.

CAST is the only organization in the United States dedicated exclusively to serving trafficked persons.

Contact Address

5042 Wilshire Blvd., #586
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Phone: 213-365-1906
Fax: 213-365-5257
Email: info@castla.org