Jan. 2, 2025 U.S. Recognizes Child Soldiering as Human Trafficking The U.S. Government recognizes child soldiering as a form of human trafficking, which occurs when a governmental armed group unlawfully recruits or uses children — through force, fraud, or coercion — as combatants or in support roles.
Jan. 11, 2021 DOD Office Works to Prevent Trafficking in Persons A little known Defense Department office is working to ensure the fair treatment of workers by employees and contractors in countries all over the world.