Human Trafficking video from Nicaragua

Shameful "industry."

clipped from www.iom.int IOM, which provides vital assistance to many Nicaraguan victims of trafficking from Chinandega, a poor agricultural area northwest of the capital, Managua, has compiled some shocking facts based on the experiences of those the Organization is helping. 70 per cent of victims are between 13 and 19 years of age 86 per cent were trafficked for sexual exploitation 50 per cent of victims live in female headed households 100 per cent of the victims reported experiencing family violence 90 per cent had endured rape or other abuse prior to becoming a victim 70 per cent were trafficked to El Salvador, 15 per cent to Costa Rica, 10 per cent to Guatemala and 5 per cent to Honduras. 80 per cent of the victims were treated for  Sexually Transmitted Diseases 90 per cent reported using drugs and/or alcohol while in captivity 80 per cent were recruited by friends or acquaintances; 10 per cent by family members