SIGNS OF TRAFFICKING
They are not allowed to be alone. Someone always speaking on their behalf
Cannot produce a valid ID or has a fake ID
Rarely smiles. Sleep deprived
Will not make eye contact. Appears timid, scared or nervous
Appears malnourished with little to no access to basic medical and dental care. Denied food and water
Always in the company of an adult that appears to be controlling. Not in a familial relationship
Has excessive cash, jewelry or other expensive materials. Lack of personal possessions
Child is always escorted when going any place, hotels, rental houses, restaurants, etc.
They state that they are older than 18 but look much younger
Discrepancies in reported age and behavior
Tattoos or branding indicates ownership by a pimp
Wears provocative clothing normally seen in the sex industry. Wears excessive makeup
Inappropriately dressed for the climate such as covering themselves up despite warm weather
Carrying extra clothes in a large handbag or backpack
Exhibits fear, anxiety, submission, depression
Signs of physical and sexual abuse, bruises, cuts, burns. Disorientation or confusion
Seen at places inappropriate for children of all ages. Knows more than they should about sex and sex acts
Will have numerous inconsistencies in their stories. Appears to be coached on what to say
Appears to be disconnected from friends, family, school and places of worship
Has stopped attending school or has history of truancy
Sudden and dramatic changes in behavior. Threatens to run away
Cannot produce a valid ID or has a fake ID
Rarely smiles. Sleep deprived
Will not make eye contact. Appears timid, scared or nervous
Appears malnourished with little to no access to basic medical and dental care. Denied food and water
Always in the company of an adult that appears to be controlling. Not in a familial relationship
Has excessive cash, jewelry or other expensive materials. Lack of personal possessions
Child is always escorted when going any place, hotels, rental houses, restaurants, etc.
They state that they are older than 18 but look much younger
Discrepancies in reported age and behavior
Tattoos or branding indicates ownership by a pimp
Wears provocative clothing normally seen in the sex industry. Wears excessive makeup
Inappropriately dressed for the climate such as covering themselves up despite warm weather
Carrying extra clothes in a large handbag or backpack
Exhibits fear, anxiety, submission, depression
Signs of physical and sexual abuse, bruises, cuts, burns. Disorientation or confusion
Seen at places inappropriate for children of all ages. Knows more than they should about sex and sex acts
Will have numerous inconsistencies in their stories. Appears to be coached on what to say
Appears to be disconnected from friends, family, school and places of worship
Has stopped attending school or has history of truancy
Sudden and dramatic changes in behavior. Threatens to run away
