Now Britney Spears?!
Now Britney Spears?!
On the U.S. National Human Trafficking Hotline site.
“…the degree of financial and personal control Spears described
Resemble the forms of control and coercion tactics
Tactics used by traffickers in situations of labor trafficking.
“…The second most commonly targeted by labor traffickers are those with some kind of disability
“…including,
But not limited to, mental and physical health concerns and substance use issues.“
“…People struggling with these conditions…
“…promises of good jobs or safe places to live..
For example – threatening them with further losses of freedom and rights
Especially if they try to change their situation.
Exploitation of mental illnesses and/or disabilities
“In the mid-2000s, Spears experienced very public mental health struggles that led to her father taking control…”
“.. After that, her father was granted the power to make decisions on her behalf
While profiting from her career.”
Now Britney Spears?!
“Spears referenced feeling like she would be punished if she didn’t attend rehabilitation programs or rehearsals.
To clarify – there have been multiple documented trafficking cases of people with disabilities
In addition, those with mental illnesses are also increasingly vulnerable to victimization. “
“It is not uncommon for individuals with disabilities and/or mental illnesses to rely on a caregiver to meet their basic needs.
As was the case for Spears
And Casey
Physical and emotional isolation
For example, in her statement, Spears referenced not being able to see her friends (physical isolation) and expressed feeling “left out and alone” (emotional isolation).”
“A key method employed by traffickers involves isolating their victims
From family, friends, or others that may provide them with support.
By making their victims entirely dependent on them, traffickers can continue to maintain control.“
Constant Surveillance
“While giving her statement, Spears discussed living in her home
With nurses, security personnel, and other staff who constantly watched her
Denied her privacy
Even going as far as to watch her change.
For instance – surveillance is another key method that traffickers use to control their victims.
Traffickers can make it harder for their victims to ask for help or leave.
How?
By keeping a close eye on the victims
Know their whereabouts
Who do they hang around with?
Are these people strangers? Outsiders?
Group homes ARE NOT REGULATED.
Like Brittney Spears, Casey is a victim of human trafficking.
Consequently, we cannot say he is not still being sexually abused or used for sex
We have no means or opportunity to actually ‘see’ him in person.
Now Britney Spears?!
Well – she is a famous personality
Will anyone listen?
