Victims of human trafficking may look like many of the people you help every day. Look for the following clues:
? Evidence of being controlled
? Evidence of inability to move or leave job
? Bruises or other signs of physical abuse
? Fear or depression
? Not speaking on own behalf and/or non-English speaking
? No passport or other forms of identification or documentation
Asking the right questions will help determine if the person in front of you is a victim of trafficking who needs your help.
Key Questions to Ask:
? What type of work do you do?
? Are you being paid?
? Can you leave your job if you want to?
? Can you come and go as you please?
? Have you or your family been threatened?
? What are your working and living conditions like?
? Where do you sleep and eat?
? Do you have to ask permission to eat/sleep/go to the bathroom?
? Are there locks on your doors/windows so you cannot get out?
? Has your identification or documentation been taken from you?
The national trafficking information and referral hotline is 1-888-373-3888.
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