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Know
the signs of

HUMAN TRAFFICKING

 

Often hidden in plain sight, human trafficking can be hard to recognize.  It’s important to know the signs.  

know the signs

A potential victim of human trafficking might be

  • Lured into another country by false promises
  • Unpaid, paid very little, or paid only on tips
  • Working excessively long and/or strange hours
  • Malnourished or in poor physical or dental health
  • Responding in a scripted or rehearsed manor
  • Fearful of police or public authorities
  • Exhibiting signs of psychological trauma, physical abuse and injuries  
  • Limited in their freedom of movement, not allowed to go into public alone, or speak for themselves
  • In debt to or in fear of someone
  • Lacking legal documents or someone else is in possession of their documents
  • Hesitant or even fearful to tell others of their situation, very secretive and have a lack of trust in others
  • Lacking personal possessions or appear destitute
  • Living at their place of employment
  • Showing signs of substance abuse or addiction
  • Overly dependent on their employer
  • Showing a pattern of going missing often without explanation

IF YOU SUSPECT IT, REPORT IT

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National Human Trafficking RESOURCE LINE