Mass communication. Theory and ResearchRelationship of Human Trafficking to the MediaIntroduction"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness (Declaration of Independence, ).” In the media there have been many films, documentaries, articles, television shows focused on raising awareness about human trafficking. It has been going on for too long and many do not realize or recognize that it is happening strongly in America Americans, as well as surrounding countries. Human trafficking by definition is the trade of human beings, most commonly for the purpose of sexual slavery, forced labor, or for the extraction of organs or tissues, including surrogacy and removal of eggs. Slavery that deprives victims of their freedom and violates our nation's promise to provide basic human rights to every person in the United States It is also a crime: approximately three in 1,000 people worldwide at any given time were forced into forced labor 2002. and 2011. Victims of human trafficking include not only men and women lured into forced labor by the promise of a better life in the United States, but also boys and girls born and raised here in the United States. Human trafficking and its relationship with the media and news will be discussed in the remainder of this document, the focus will be on how the topic is presented, whether or not sufficient awareness is raised towards the topic and whether it's making a difference. The job of news is to inform the public of events happening around them. The article will focus on what's new... middle of paper... current in third world countries. The reports also provided data on the industry and how it is one of the leading industries in the United States. The news media also provides the public with hotlines to call if they notice something, the hotlines are also open to those who need help. They inform the public about shelters where survivors can be taken when they flee. My new question now is what happens when two media outlets work against each other. News reports and bring awareness while we have some sites online that promote and help the growth of the human trafficking industry. Something can be done to reduce the number of lives that will be ruined and parents who lie awake at night wondering if their children are alive and well. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rebekah-iliff/technology-sex-trafficking_b_2992522. htmlThe news media can't do much on their own.