Most victims of human trafficking go undetected and never have the opportunity to receive help. As a community, we can change that by recognizing the signs of human trafficking.

Some signs to look for:

• Malnourished / in bad health

• With an older, controlling person

• Youth with an older boyfriend and friends

• Limited or no access to personal identification

• Has a pimp / manager

• Sudden change of behavior (especially among youth)

• Branding, tattoos, bruises, scars

• Recruited through false promises

• Won’t make eye contact

• Runaway, homeless, truant

• Drug addiction and STDs

• Not free to come or go as he/she wishes

• Little or no control of personal money

For more information, go to The National Human Trafficking Resource Center.