An emerging body of research indicates that Native Americans face a confluence of victimization, oppression, and poverty, making them particularly susceptible to this modern-day form of slavery.
USCIS helps protect victims by offering visas for them to stay legally in the United States while assisting law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of the trafficker.
According to a recent report, increasing poverty, reduced budgets for social services, and restrictive immigration laws in "destination countries" (which encourage children to avoid detection) are among the factors heightening children's vulnerability.