Learn the Warning Signs of Human Trafficking:

 

• Inability or fear to make eye contact.

 

• Cannot or will not speak to you alone; is being controlled by another person.

 

• Presence of an older male or "boyfriend" who seems controlling.

 

• Shows evidence/signs of physical, mental, or sexual abuse. 

 

• Inappropriately dressed for the age of the child (sexy, low cut, too short).

 

• Has heightened sense of fear or distrust of authority.

 

• Is not in school or has significant gaps in schooling.

 

• Demeanor is fearful, anxious, depressed, submissive, tense, nervous.

 

• May have tattoo or "brand" like "Daddy's Girl", "Daddy's Princess", "Money Maker", etc. 

 

• Chronic runaway/homeless youth.

 

• Lying about age or false ID.

 

• Does not have access to identity or travel documents, or documents appear to be fraudulent.

 

• Inconsistencies in their story. 

 

• May be in possession of one or more hotel keys.

 

• Excess amount of cash.

 

• Has engaged in prostitution or commercial sex.  

 

• Works long hours.

 

• Is paid very little or nothing at all for work performed.

 

• Is forced to sell drugs, jewelry, or magazines on the street.

 

• Lives at workplace/with employee, or lives with many people in confined area.

 

• Any child working whose "pay" goes directly toward rent, debt, living expenses, necessities, fees for journey.