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.