Human Trafficking “Red Flags” for Cab Drivers If you come in contact with anyone exhibiting one or more of the following indicators, they may be a victim of human trafficking. A potential victim may have a person with them who seems very controlling and tries to speak for the victim. Victims may exhibit signs of physical abuse such as: Bruises, broken bones, cuts, burns, scars and/or malnourishment. Victims may appear afraid/nervous and may not make eye contact. Victims may have signs of psychological trauma such as: Severe anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, Trauma Bonding/Stockholm’s Syndrome, panic attacks, submissiveness, and/or no emotion at all (flat affect). Victims may work and live in the same location. Victims may have a marked lack of understanding of the city or even why they are here. Victims typically do not have control over personal identification documents. These documents may be in the control of the trafficker. Conversations with victims may seem very scripted, inconsistent or vague. Victims have signs of such as: Tattoos of the “branding” by their traffickers and/or jewelry. trafficker’s name You may hear indications of commercial sex activity with underage persons. Victims may not admit that they are victims and may not ask for help.
Human Trafficking “Red Flags” for Cab Drivers If you come in contact with anyone exhibiting one or more of the following indicators, they may be a victim of human trafficking. A potential victim may have a person with them who seems very controlling and tries to speak for the victim. Victims may exhibit signs of physical abuse such as: Bruises, broken bones, cuts, burns, scars and/or malnourishment. Victims may appear afraid/nervous and may not make eye contact. Victims may have signs of psychological trauma such as: Severe anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, Trauma Bonding/Stockholm’s Syndrome, panic attacks, submissiveness, and/or no emotion at all (flat affect). Victims may work and live in the same location. Victims may have a marked lack of understanding of the city or even why they are here. Victims typically do not have control over personal identification documents. These documents may be in the control of the trafficker. Conversations with victims may seem very scripted, inconsistent or vague. Victims have signs of “branding” by their traffickers such as: Tattoos of the trafficker’s name and/or jewelry. You may hear indications of commercial sex activity with underage persons. Victims may not admit that they are victims and may not ask for help.
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