![DD8 HT 3 maroon flip.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXnggrjo5ugh3xqR2N6AVk5o3dMbcTMsZ2W5Hp4bKNgZS/DD8%20HT%203%20maroon%20flip.jpg) *** # DD 8 Research Challenge | Human Trafficking Welcome to a special edition of the Deep Dives Research Challenge. Up until now the challenges have focused on a specific archive and have been left wide-open for researchers to find their topics of interest. For this edition, we ask all contributors to direct their research towards the growing epidemic of human trafficking. While the direction is narrowed to a single topic, the scope remains vast as human trafficking is an international problem with many dimensions. In addition, this challenge is not primarily focused on any particular archive and participants are encouraged to include any of the archives covered in previous editions along with their own sources. Human trafficking encompasses the displacement of people through coercion, fraud and force. Particular areas of concern involve: Sex Trafficking Child Sex Trafficking Child Soldiers Organ Harvesting Forced Labor Immigration Because human trafficking is such a wide ranging subject you can be sure there will be future deep dives on this topic. In future instalments, we'll narrow the scope to target a specific region or host a challenge on one of the above classifications. # Human Trafficking | Modern Day Slavery Human Trafficking is now the third largest criminal enterprise in the world behind the drug trade and the illegal arms industry. It's now the fastest growing illicit industry connected to organized crime. It's estimated that human trafficking generates upwards of $150 billion annually: ### Sex Trafficking $99 Billion ### Forced Labor $51 Billion ![Modern slavery DoD.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXFZapbHvBaotsQVCiQQC42TXxUY6mQ32RorBqbNseczq/Modern%20slavery%20DoD.JPG) [Source: DoD 2016](https://dod.defense.gov/News/Article/Article/643267/dod-training-awareness-critical-in-human-trafficking-fight/) ![PROFITS-MADE-FROM.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmcMAj51qGffgPP2nVWKyj8m8eTeZnfLB5QLt1yyb7c7Gi/PROFITS-MADE-FROM.png) ![Who-is-being-trafficked-2-.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmZfB5P5dKF7dvq2iq3c3Pq2jkBgLrxfHCeQBkF2AXeTDH/Who-is-being-trafficked-2-.png) [Source: Humantraffickingcenter.org](http://humantraffickingcenter.org/problem/) Determining the exact numbers of people who are trafficked worldwide is a daunting task and the numbers vary depending on the source. However, there's little doubt that human trafficking growing at an alarming rate and so too are the profits for smugglers and crime syndicates the world over. # Sources We're certain that Wikileaks will be included in many searches and we'd like to offer you some assistance to get you started. Of course, entering "Human Trafficking" into the search bar will produce a very large number of results. Therefore, we'd like to suggest filtering your searches by narrowing the time frame year/month/day, by adding keywords (ex: country of focus), or eliminating certain archives if they're not relevant to your search. ![Full text search.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQL9dRW947cMKGuFoTarBFKuqpnH4EhojDRpwBxvopFjA/Full%20text%20search.png) ![Full text search(1).png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYp4FzbjTTGoyBQGWj7JCA4npRcu9MaAN5jX25yiieYZW/Full%20text%20search(1).png) ![Full text search(2).png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVSGamZDQAzFtaV5ntnAN62PMqwnsBQC7EVp1off6fQFA/Full%20text%20search(2).png) https://wikileaks.org/plusd/?qproject[]=ps&qproject[]=cg&qproject[]=cc&qproject[]=fp&qproject[]=ee&q=&qftags=KTIP#result ## Trafficking in Persons Reports | TIP Reports Pro-Tip: US government documents on human trafficking use the term "TIP reports" that are used to compile information on a wide range of countries which includes particular details on the issues face by each nation. The US State Department also publishes an annual report on Trafficking in Persons which highlight the current issues, a 3-tier rating system, nations/regions of concern, and measures being taken in an effort to combat trafficking worldwide. The link below includes an index of State Department TIP reports from 2001-2018. https://www.state.gov/j/tip/rls/tiprpt/ ![TIP cover 2018.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmT5A6axNWytdnYRodgysBwNcdLmdUtYcpEgQr82RnAhEm/TIP%20cover%202018.jpg) ## Global Slavery Index Another useful link that provides information on specific regions and nations is the global slavery index. https://www.globalslaveryindex.org/ **Vulnerability Percentage** ![Global Findings Global Slavery Index (1).png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmabBC2LqzMEAGMWWk3YTeSzXxMHrmGs6pacm4ctuebi8g/Global%20Findings%20%20%20Global%20Slavery%20Index%20(1).png) ![global slavery index 40 mil.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmPvyKKLUM4Rgk6rMX37jNAFp3JdaoVC1BD7VdbzpDnZqK/global%20slavery%20index%2040%20mil.jpg) These are just a few of the many resources available to researchers but there are many more. Feel free to leave any useful links in the comments. # The Human Trafficking Challenge ![jakob-boman-91249-unsplash.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXCe83ru5rmEJAuTAWjF6nbR9SW1m5gF9Pjs55WQ9Jgq9/jakob-boman-91249-unsplash.jpg) Photo by Jakob Boman on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/search/photos/deep-dive) # Open Archive * Select a topic (sex trafficking, organ harvesting/ child trafficking / forced labor / immigration / etc) or focus on a region/country where human trafficking is prevalent * Search archives for documentation relating to **human trafficking** * Build a post around your findings * Provide additional sources to make your case and strengthen your position * Explain the significance of the issue and why it’s an important piece of news that should be communicated to the public. **_Dive Deep, but remember to come up for air!_** # Rules * Help spread the word, resteem this post * Limited to 1 contest entry per account * Submissions must be made in a separate post (not in the comments) * Submissions must be posted before the deadline **(UTC -Monday, October 29th, 2018, 11:59 PM)** * This research challenge is open for two weeks! * Use the lead tag “deepdives” * Your entry must include references to a document/documents found in the archives from previous editions of Deep Dives (Wikileaks/Cryptome/FBIVault/CIA) * Provide a link to the specific document or page * Make an attempt to keep your post concise and to the point * You may leave a link to your entry in the comments below * Please, do not plagiarize the work of others ```Note: Longer entries with multiple links and references does not equate to higher quality. Clear and concise work with a handful of supporting sources is preferable.``` # Winners Winners will be announced 48hrs after the submission deadline #### The Winning Post Should * Meet the rules criteria * Well researched * Fully sourced * Clearly presented * Original Content (not widely reported on in the media) * Significance should be clearly articulated * 3 Outstanding contributions will be acknowledged ## Prizes * Liquid SBD (or STEEM) earned by the original contest post will make up the total rewards * Example: 100 STEEM – 1st place = 50% // 2nd = 30% // 3rd = 20% * Bonus @v4vapid & @ausbitbank upvotes and resteems for exceptional and/or original contributions * SP earned from challenge announcements and the winner’s announcements will remain in the community account @deepdives. # Contributions Those that do not ‘win’ should not view their work and efforts as being wasted. All submissions are valuable and will be contributing to building a body of research on the blockchain. We hope that contributors support each other’s efforts wherever possible whether by sharing tips, links or through constructive feedback to their fellow researchers. Good luck and happy digging! *** # Deep Dives Community ![DeeP DiveS 3C.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmaJm8P4CgMFKGQsF6eeoxtSsenq9Zy6pqfrojwACUvYrT/DeeP%20DiveS%203C.jpg) *** ## Deep Dives Aims * Promote original content * Promote investigative journalism * Promote focused and quality research * Encourage community engagement * Encourage collaboration and teamwork * Recognize and reward high quality original content Over time, Deep Dives aims to build a repository of high quality research and original content preserved on the blockchain. We hope you join us in building this unique resource. It truly is a community effort and your exceptional contributions are what fuels this project. *** Image Credits [Source1](https://catholicoutlook.org/holy-see-human-trafficking-is-the-largest-manifestation-of-modern-slavery/) [Source2](https://unsplash.com/search/photos/deep-dive) [Source3](https://www.pinterest.com/mgwmgwmgw/underwater-dreams-breathing/)