Here are some red flags to look out for that may indicate someone is a victim of human trafficking:
>> Having an older guardian, partner or sponsor who monitors their movements
>> Living with their employer or older guardian, partner or sponsor
>> Living in poor conditions, usually many cramped in one space
>> Inability to speak in private or alone
>> Their responses seem scripted, mechanical, or rehearsed
>> Their employer is holding their documentation
>> Signs of physical abuse
>> They seem skittish, submissive, and fearful to disclose their situation
>> Fearful of authorities
>> Very low pay, if any
>> Disheveled appearance
If you suspect someone to be a victim of human trafficking or may have identified a potential trafficker, use these resources to anonymously report your findings:
National Human
Trafficking Hotline
Call 1-888-373-7888
Text 233733
TTY (Hearing Impaired) 711
Chat
www.humantraffickinghotline.org/chat
Report
www humantraffickinghotline.org/report-trafficking