SIGNS OF TRAFFICKING
They’re not allowed to be alone
Can’t produce a valid ID or has a fake ID
Wears excessive makeup
Rarely smiles
Will not make eye contact. Appears timid, scared or nervous
Appears malnourished and no access to basic medical and dental care.
Sleep deprived
Always in the company of an adult that appears to be controlling and not in a familial relationship
Has excessive cash, jewelry or other expensive materials
Child is always escorted when going anyplace, hotels, rental houses, restaurants
They state they are older than 18 but look much younger
Discrepancies in reported age and behavior
Tattoos or branding indicates ownership by a pimp
Wearing clothing normally seen in the sex industry (provocative clothing)
Inappropriately dressed for the climate (covering themselves up despite warm weather)
Carrying extra clothes in a large handbag or backpack
Someone speaking on their behalf
Exhibits fear, anxiety, submission, depression
Signs of physical abuse, bruises, cuts, burns
Seen at places inappropriate for children of all ages
Will have numerous inconsistencies in their stories
Can’t produce a valid ID or has a fake ID
Wears excessive makeup
Rarely smiles
Will not make eye contact. Appears timid, scared or nervous
Appears malnourished and no access to basic medical and dental care.
Sleep deprived
Always in the company of an adult that appears to be controlling and not in a familial relationship
Has excessive cash, jewelry or other expensive materials
Child is always escorted when going anyplace, hotels, rental houses, restaurants
They state they are older than 18 but look much younger
Discrepancies in reported age and behavior
Tattoos or branding indicates ownership by a pimp
Wearing clothing normally seen in the sex industry (provocative clothing)
Inappropriately dressed for the climate (covering themselves up despite warm weather)
Carrying extra clothes in a large handbag or backpack
Someone speaking on their behalf
Exhibits fear, anxiety, submission, depression
Signs of physical abuse, bruises, cuts, burns
Seen at places inappropriate for children of all ages
Will have numerous inconsistencies in their stories
