Report Trafficking
Signs of HumanTrafficking*
If you are experiencing an emergency please call 911. To report a tip of suspected sex trafficking please call the hotlines listed at the bottom of this page.
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 may be being trafficked:
- Physical abuse such as burn marks, bruises or cuts
Unexplained absences from class
Sexualized behavior
Overly tired in class
Withdrawn, depressed, distracted or checked out
Brags about making or having lots of money
Less appropriately dressed than before or new 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 (colors, notebook doodles of gang symbols, etc.)
TO REPORT A TIP
with Anti-Trafficking Services in your Area
National Human Trafficking Hotline
1-888-373-7888
The National Human Trafficking Hotline is a national, anti-trafficking hotline and resource center serving victims and survivors of human trafficking and the anti-trafficking community in the United States. The toll-free hotline is answered live 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
humantraffickinghotline.org
The National Runaway Switchboard
1-800-RUNAWAY
The National Runaway Switchboard serves as the federally-designated national communication system for homeless and runaway youth. NRS, with the support of more than 150 volunteers, handles an average of 100,000 calls annually – more than 3 million calls since the organization’s inception. Through hotline and online services, NRS provides crisis intervention, referrals to local resources, and education and prevention services to youth, families and community members throughout the country 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
1800RUNAWAY.org
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
1-800-843-5678
As the nation’s clearinghouse and comprehensive reporting center for all issues related to the prevention of and recovery from child victimization, NCMEC leads the fight against abduction, abuse, and exploitation – because every child deserves a safe childhood.
MissingKids.com
If you witness suspicious behavior, try to discreetly gather as much information as you can. Get the description of the trafficker, the make, model, and license plate of the vehicle, the exact location. If you can carefully take a selfie with the people in the background, that’s helpful. Do not approach the trafficker or victim. Do call local law enforcement and the appropriate hotline. Remember you can give information anonymously.
*SharedHope.org