Identifying trafficking is the first step to stopping it. Understanding the signs to look out for could help the most vulnerable people within your community.
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Significant Signs
There are a number of signs that are common across all types of exploitation. Including, if a person:
acts as if instructed by another, as though they are forced or coerced to carry out specific activities
demonstrates signs of physical or psychological abuse, such as lacking self esteem, seeming anxious, bruising or untreated medical conditions
seems to be bonded by debt or has money deducted from their salary
has little or no contact with family or loved ones
is distrustful of authorities
has threats made against themselves or family members
is not in possession of their own legal documents
Specific Signs
Many of the main types of exploitation have significant signs that are specific to them. These include:
Sexual Exploitation
Labour Exploitation
Domestic Servitude
Forced Marriage
Forced Criminality