How Do I Know if Someone Is Being Trafficked?
Sex trafficking is a crime against a person in which a commercial sex act is induced by forcing, tricking, or pressuring/scaring them into doing it. Something of value (like money, shelter, food, drugs, safety, etc) is exchanged for that sex act. A commercial sex act for someone under the age of 18 is automatically considered trafficking even without evidence of force, fraud, or coercion.
Labor Trafficking is a crime against a person in which they are forced, tricked, or pressured/scared into performing labor.
In some cases, someone may be a victim of both labor and sex trafficking.
If you think you or someone you know is being trafficked contact:
National Human Trafficking Hotline
1-888-373-7888 or Text: 233733
Cyber Tip Line (report sexual images)
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (contact if a child is missing)
Contact Your Local Police