What tactics do predators use to groom and coerce victims into trafficking?
What tactics do predators use to groom and coerce victims into trafficking?
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Predators use manipulation and coercion to groom victims into trafficking. They may offer gifts or compliments, then isolate the person from their support networks. Once a trusted bond is established, they might ask for help with a task such as finding housing or getting a job, while really wanting the individual to engage in sex work.
They can also apply psychological pressure by saying things like 'you are worthless without me' and convincing someone that no one else will love them unless they keep giving him/her money or engaged in sexual activity.
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What tactics do predators use to groom and coerce victims into trafficking?
user
Predators who groom and coerce victims into trafficking use a variety of tactics. They often seek out vulnerable individuals who are already in difficult circumstances and may be more likely to succumb to their advances. They offer the victim love, gifts and promises of security as part of a false sense of security before gradually working them into exploitative situations like prostitution or forced labor. They can also threaten the victim with violence or promise a better life for themselves or family members if they obey.
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