Human Trafficking Indicators

General Indicators:

  • Live on or near work premises;
  • Restricted or controlled communication/transportation;
  • Frequently moved by traffickers;
  • Large number of occupants for living space;
  • Lack of private space/personal possessions/financial records;
  • Limited knowledge about how to get around in a community.

Physical Indicators:

  • Injuries from beatings or weapons;
  • Signs of torture (e.g., cigarette burns);
  • Brands or scarring indicating ownership;
  • Signs of malnourishment.

Financial/Legal Indicators:

  • Someone else has possession of legal/travel documents;
  • Existing debt issues;
  • One attorney claiming to represent multiple illegal aliens detained at different locations;
  • Third party who insists on interpreting;Did the victim sign a contract.

Brothel Indicators:

  • Large amounts of cash and condoms;
  • Customer logbook or receipt book (a.k.a. “trick book”);
  • Sparse rooms;
  • Men come and go frequently.

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