Do you know someone who could potentially be in danger?

Most likely, you have a feeling or a red flag about someone you know. More often than not if you feel like something is off, it probably is. We want to encourage you and equip you with more information on signs to look out for and what to do with red flag observations or behavior.

 
 

LOOK OUT FOR:

    • Unexplained Injuries

    • Branding Tattoos

    • Hotel Keys

    • Rolls of Cash

    • Multiple Phones

    • Refillable Gift Cards

    • Sexually Provocative Clothing (inappropriate for weather situations)

    • Unable to make decisions without approval

    • Claims older boyfriend or girlfriend

    • Frequently absent from school or workplace

    • Promises of love, romance, or acceptance

    • Offers independence

    • Luxury items and cash

    • Meeting the need for food, clothing, shelter.

    • Flattery, lies, and manipulation.

    • Exploiting position of authority

    • Exploiting vulnerability and desperation

    • Pay close attention to your surroundings

    • Don’t wait to call - call your local law enforcement first and report red flag behaviors, tell them you may have observed trafficking

    • Don’t worry about being wrong

    • Provide detailed information such as: what kind of car they got in, the person/s bone structure and attributes, when and where you saw something, what shoes the people had on, and if you feel comfortable, take a picture real-time

    • Do NOT approach traffickers yourself