Human trafficking remains a reprehensible, yet pervasive crime that lurks in the shadows of our society. Often termed as "modern-day slavery," this gross violation of fundamental human rights extends across states, races, and social strata. This illicit trade of beings, driven by force, fraud, or coercion, results in either sexual exploitation or compelled labor. In the US alone, an alarming figure of 199,000 incidents are estimated to occur annually.