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.
- The women is a foreign national.
- She appears to be unhappy and unwilling to perform sexual acts.
- She is frightened or in physical pain.
- The women sees a large number of clients each day/night.
- She is able to keep little, or none, of the money she receives from clients.
- 'Special' services are offered including unprotected sex, often at a low price.
- She doesn't smile and is reluctant to cooperate.
- Food is paid for by another person.
- She has little or no time off.
- She may only know how to say sex-related words in English.
