Martin Van doren on human trafficking
From Learning Network 2013 Human Trafficking Conference Marty Van Doren · · Learning to End Abuse
“Human trafficking is three words: control, exploitation, and profits. If you can invoke complete control over an individual, you can exploit their labor for profits, and that's what it's all about.”
On , Martin Van doren, Executive Vice President of Sales at MASTERBRAND INC, spoke about human trafficking during Learning Network 2013 Human Trafficking Conference Marty Van Doren on Learning to End Abuse.
About Martin Van doren
In a 2022 presentation at the Learning Network 2013 Human Trafficking Conference, Marty Van Doren, identified as a retired Superintendent and Human Trafficking Awareness Coordinator with the RCMP "O" Division, discussed human trafficking from a law enforcement perspective. Van Doren described human trafficking as involving "control, exploitation, and profits," and stated that the U.S. estimates it to be a 32 billion dollar industry. He said that most victims are trafficked by people they know, and that the demand side, which he characterized as including middle to high income men, is critical to the trade. Van Doren also stated that law enforcement's first priority should be the safety of the victim, not making arrests. Van Doren criticized societal attitudes, saying that "our society's moral compass is really screwed up" regarding the availability of pornography and that pimps are "glorified" by shows like "Pimp My Ride." He claimed that using the services of sex trade workers or purchasing pornographic material likely supports human trafficking. Van Doren noted that a conviction for human trafficking in Canada can carry a sentence of up to 14 years, or life if certain conditions apply. He provided his contact information and offered to assist anyone with further questions.