What are Some Signs that a Young Person May Be a Victim of Trafficking?
(Note: This list is not exhaustive.)
- No identification or fake identification
- Bruises and other physical signs of abuse (or covering up abuse with too much clothing)
- Evidence that time or schedule is being controlled
- Evidence that movement is being controlled or restricted
- Living on or near job location
- No money or control over spending
- Cut off from family
- Isolated from friends or other social network
- Gaps in life story
- Paranoia or hypervigilance
- Mistrustful, particularly of law enforcement
- Aggressive, destructive behavior
- Malnourished
- Untreated health and dental problems