Human trafficking involves illegally transporting people within or across borders against their will for forced labor or sexual exploitation. It can take various forms, such as forced marriage, organ removal, or commercial sexual acts. Victims are often coerced and held against their will, forced to work or provide services for little to no pay under highly exploitative conditions with their freedom restricted. Warning signs someone may be a victim include withdrawn behavior, signs of abuse or malnourishment, and lack of control over ID or money. Reducing human trafficking involves educating oneself, reaching out to potential victims, listening without judgment, suggesting safety plans, and contacting authorities if the person is in danger.

1. HUMAN TRAFFICKING

2. WHAT IS HUMAN TRAFFICKING?
• It is the action or practice of illegally
transporting people from one country or area
to another, typically for the purposes of forced
labour or sexual exploitation.
• is the trade of humans for the purpose of
forced labour, sexual slavery, or commercial
sexual exploitation for the trafficker or others.

3. • This may involve:
– providing a spouse in the context of forced
marriage;
– the extraction of organs or tissues;
• Human trafficking can occur within a country
or across countries.
• Human trafficking is a crime against the
person because of the violation of the victim's
rights of movement through coercion and
because of their commercial exploitation.
• Human trafficking is the trade in people,
especially women and children.

4. • Trafficked people are held against their will
through acts of coercion, and forced to work
for, or provide services to the trafficker or
others.
• The work or services may include anything
from forced labour to commercial sexual
exploitation.
• The arrangement may be structured as a work
contract, but with no or low payment, or on
terms which are highly exploitative.

5. • Forced labour is a situation in which victims
are forced to work against their own will under
the threat of violence or some other form of
punishment; their freedom is restricted and a
degree of ownership is exerted.
• Forms of forced labour can include domestic
servitude (domestic servants), agricultural
labour, sweatshop factory labour and begging

7. PURPOSES OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING

9. HOW TO RECOGNIZE HUMAN
TRAFFICKING
• Human trafficking is when a person is being controlled and
forced to do things against their will. It often involves coercion,
sexual exploitation and forced labour.
• If you think someone may be experiencing human trafficking,
there are some warning signs you can look for and things you
can do to offer them support. Some signs that a person may be
the victim of human trafficking include:
– being withdrawn (e.g. won’t make eye contact, won’t talk,
etc.)
– being controlled/treated badly (e.g. can’t leave the area, are
being yelled at, etc.)
– working long hours for little or no pay

10. – appearing unhealthy/malnourished
– being frightened of the authorities (e.g. police, immigration,
etc.) or the individual they’re with
– being with a much older individual
– not being allowed to carry/someone is controlling their
money, ID or other personal possessions
– showing signs of physical abuse (e.g. bruises, cuts, burns,
etc.)
– reacting in a way that seems rehearsed
– being dressed to look much older than they are/wearing
expensive things.

12. HOW TO REDUCE/STOP HUMAN
TRAFFICKING
• Educate yourself: it’s a good idea to learn more about human
trafficking, labour laws, dating violence and sexual exploitation and
abuse. Knowing the facts can equip you with the tools you need to
help someone more effectively by sharing information with them.
• Reach out: you can approach the person who you suspect is being
exploited and let them know you’re worried and there to help
them. Remind them that if they’re being mistreated, it’s not OK
and not their fault. Try to keep in mind that the person may not be
ready or able to leave the situation. Just by reaching out, you’re
showing them they’re not alone.
• Listen to their story: if the person is willing to share with you, try
to listen to their story without judgment. Try not to pressure them
for more details than they’re ready to share. You can say, “I know
you’re going through a lot, and I’m here to help if you need me.”

13. • Suggest a safety plan: let them know about safety plans and how
to make one. This could include a list of next steps they can take,
a safe place they can go and someone they can talk to in an
emergency. Remember that it may not be safe for them to carry a
physical safety plan, but talking about it could help them
remember next steps in an emergency situation.
• Go to a safe adult: if you think someone is being victimized by
human trafficking and is in danger, it’s important to involve a safe
adult. You — and the person if they’re comfortable — can contact
a parent/caregiver, teacher, social worker or other safe adult.
They can help you both stay safe and decide on next steps.
• Contact emergency services: if you or the person are in
immediate danger or injured, it’s important to contact the police
or the emergency services in your area. Remember, the person
experiencing the abuse may be fearful of the authorities. Let
them know why you’re contacting them and that you are
concerned for their safety.

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