Some 20 million people around the world are victims of human trafficking, and nearly 70 percent of those are trapped in forced labor. The International Labour Organization reports that this dark web of modern day slavery generates roughly $150 Billion in profits. Law enforcement agencies lack deep data about trafficking patterns, specific sub-types, and locations, and victims rarely have access to channels of communication for help. Less than one percent of victims are identified globally each year. It’s hard to wrap your mind around the scale of the problem and the avenues for solutions.

To turn the tide on the problem, we need accurate and actionable data that informs cross-sector collaboration. Polaris is showing that it’s possible to employ rigorous data science to unpack the ecosystems of modern slavery. Now it’s time to put that science to work...

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