The Signs
If we’re going to stop human trafficking we need everyone to open their eyes. It’s happening all over the world and it could be happening near you. So we all need to be more aware. Know what signs to look for. Then know what to do if you feel someone is being exploited.
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The signs to look for depend on where trafficking might take place. Click on the six situations below to discover the signs.
- A foreign national adult or child who lives with a family nearby, possibly as a domestic servant or nanny.
- The person is rarely allowed out of the house, unless their employer or guardian is with them.
- They are subject to abuse, insults, threats or violence.
- They have no private space or a proper place to sleep i.e. on the floor or sofa.
- They have a poor diet or are given the family's leftover food to eat.
- If they are a child, they may have poor attendance at school, no access to education and no time to play.
- The person does not interact much with the family.
