Human trafficking, is a crime involving the exploitation of individuals through force, fraud, or coercion, for purposes such as forced labor or commercial sexual exploitation. It is a violation of human rights and is considered a form of modern-day slavery. This crime encompasses the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring, or receipt of individuals for the purpose of exploitation.

The Action-Means-Purpose (AMP) model is a framework utilized to dissect and comprehend trafficking incidents. It segments such cases into three components: "Action," representing the tactics traffickers employ to recruit, transport, or control victims; "Means," encapsulating the methods they use, which may include coercion, violence, or deception; and "Purpose," signifying the traffickers' ultimate aim, usually involving financial gain through the exploitation of victims, such as forced labor or commercial sexual exploitation. This model aids law enforcement, researchers, and organizations in analyzing and addressing human trafficking cases effectively

Commercial sexual exploitation is human trafficking, forced prostitution, or any act that treats a minor or non-consenting adult like a piece of property that can be taken advantage of sexually. This includes illegal activities as well as any activity that results in the immediate and long-term mental, physical, or emotional harm of victims.