Human Trafficking Sites & Resources

Signs of Human Trafficking

Pimps/traffickers often exhibit the following behaviors or characteristics:

• Jealous, controlling and violent
• Significantly older than female companions
• Promise things that seem too good to be true
• Encourage victims to engage in illegal activities to achieve their goals and dreams
• Buys expensive gifts or owns expensive items
• Is vague about his/her profession
• Pushy or demanding about sex
• Encourages inappropriate sexual behavior
• Makes the victim feel responsible for his/her financial stability. Very open about financial matters.

Warning signs that an individual is being trafficked:

• Signs of physical abuse such as burn marks, bruises or cuts
• Unexplained absences from class
• Less appropriately dressed than before
• Sexualized behavior
• Overly tired in class
• Withdrawn, depressed, distracted or checked out
• Brags about making or having lots of money
• Displays expensive clothes, accessories or shoes
• New tattoo (tattoos are often used by pimps as a way to brand victims. Tattoos of a name, symbol of money or barcode could indicate trafficking)
• Older boyfriend or new friends with a different lifestyle
• Talks about wild parties or invites other students to attend parties
• Shows signs of gang affiliation? (ie: a preference for specific colors, notebook doodles of gang symbols, etc.)

​Signs of Trafficking And How to Report Suspected Trafficking. (n.d.). Retrieved October 17, 2016, from http://sharedhope.org/join-the-cause/report-trafficking/

Resources

Shared Hope International @ shared hope.org
Non Profit. 
What they do: "Exist to rescue and restore women and children in crisis." Education. Prevention. Restoration. Pursue and Bring Justice. Provide Safe houses.
Get Involved: Careers. Join the cause by hosting an event. Spread awareness through being an Ambassador or becoming a Defender. Report. Links to contact your representatives. 
Check out their 2015 Impact Report. 
​Based out of Vancouver, Washington. 
Out Reach: Multi National. 

Not For Sale @ notforsalecampaign.org
What they do: Seeks to end Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Through Business and Impact Sourcing​through social intervention, research and development, and scalable ventures. 
Get Involved: Donate. Partner. Invest. 
​Check out their Impact Reports.
Based out of San Fransisco, California. 
Out Reach: Multi National.

National Center for Missing & Expoited Children @ missingkid.com
Non - profit, partially funded by federal grants.
What they do: Provide 22 programs which include 24 reporting hotline, research and education, locate and recovery, forensics, and law enforcement education. 
Get Involved: Donate. Report. Join a Campaign. Stay informed. Help Spread the Word. 
Check out their 2014 Impact Report. 
Based out of the USA: offices in California, Florida, New York, and Texas. 
Out Reach: Multi National. 
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END IT Movement @ enditmovement.com
Non - profit.
What they do: Education. Awareness. "Coalition of World's leading anti trafficking organizations in the fight for freedom." Lists specific projects. Provide tools to spread awareness.
Get Involved: Pledge Support. Shop. Give. Plan an event or a race to increase awareness. 
Check out their About Page. 
Based out of Georgia. 
Out Reach: Multi National.

Redefining Refuge @ redefiningrefuge.org
Non - profit.
What they do: Provides a Safe House Program. 
Get Involved: Volunteer. Host a Donation Drive or Fundraiser. Refer a Child. Donate. 
Based out of: Flordia.
Out Reach: Local. 

A21 - Abolishing Injustice in the 21st Century @ a21.org
Non - profit, Non - government. 
What they do: Prevention. Protection. Prosecution. Partnership. Provide tools to spread awareness.
Get Involved: Donate. Volunteer. Fundraise. Education. Plan an awareness event. 
Check out their FAQ.
Based out of: Multi National. 
Out reach: Multi National. 
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