The Department of Justice, under President Joe Biden, quietly made significant revisions to its website earlier this year, removing content related to child sex trafficking.
The revisions include the complete removal of three sections: International Sex Trafficking of Minors, Domestic Sex Trafficking of Minors, and Child Victims of Prostitution.
One of the deleted sections provided a warning about the involvement of cross-border transportation of children in sex trafficking.
According to the archived version of the website, this section stated, “In these situations, traffickers recruit and transfer children across international borders in order to sexually exploit them in another country. The traffickers can be individuals working alone, organized crime groups, enterprises, or networks of criminals working together to traffic children into prostitution across country lines.”
The removed portion further explained that sex trafficking is a problem within the United States, with victims originating from various parts of the world.
These victims come from less-developed areas, such as South and Southeast Asia, Central America, and South America, as well as more developed regions like Western Europe.
Once in the United States, trafficked children may be transported to multiple states, making it extremely challenging for them to seek help from law enforcement due to language barriers and unfamiliarity with their surroundings.
The timing of these website changes raises concerns, particularly considering the ongoing border crisis that has been linked to increased human trafficking in the United States, as stated by experts.
The Texas Public Policy Foundation emphasized that slavery is still prevalent in the form of human trafficking worldwide.
Last year, U.S. immigration authorities encountered a record-breaking number of over 100,000 unaccompanied minors, according to CBS News.
While some minors have information about family members in the U.S. and manage to make it into the country, others end up in the foster care system.
Disturbingly, the Department of State highlights that a significant number of child sex trafficking survivors in the United States were once in the foster care system.
Immigrant children face a higher risk due to factors such as lower education levels, language barriers, and a lack of familial support.
Another deleted section previously found on the Justice Department’s website shed light on the physical, emotional, and psychological abuse endured by child victims of prostitution.
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The section explained that “pimps and traffickers” commonly resort to beating, raping, and torturing their child victims.
The section also highlighted how technological advancements, particularly the Internet, have facilitated the commercial sexual exploitation of children, providing a convenient global platform for marketing and facilitating encounters with minors.
The removal of these crucial sections from the Department of Justice’s website raises concerns about the government’s commitment to combatting child sex trafficking and protecting the most vulnerable members of society.
It remains crucial to address the root causes of human trafficking, especially given the current border crisis and the risks it poses.
The fight against human trafficking requires a comprehensive approach that includes both domestic and international efforts to dismantle criminal networks and provide support and protection for victims.
