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Indicators of Child Sex Trafficking: Behavior Indicators of a Trafficker/Pimp

• Jealous, controlling, or violent. Brags about being violent and dangerous.
• Buys expensive gifts and owns expensive things. Brags about having money.
• Vague about their profession, and very open to talk about how much money he has.
• Often older than his younger companions and makes promises too good to be true.

Indicators of Child Sex Trafficking: Behavior Indicators of an individual being Trafficked or Groomed

KEY: Something has changed. There is something different. Something has changed.

• Hiding or concealing something: a phone. A bruise. a purse. Something has changed.
• Very nervous about certain phone calls from certain people. Tries to take the call privately.
• Unexplained absences from class or work; seems disconnected from family and friends.
• Overly tired, withdrawn, depressed, distracted or, "checked out" – like nothing really matters.
• Signs of emotional distress, rehearsed answers to questions.
• The way they dress changes. Maybe even gets a Tattoo, or a new Tattoo.
• Brags about making or having lots of money, and an older boyfriend, and new friends.
• Displays expensive clothes, accessories, shoes, purses, a new phone.
• Sexualized behavior, drug and/or alcohol use starts or increases.
• Signs of physical abuse such as bruises, cuts, or burn marks that they hide and don't talk about.

*Something has changed. Something is different. Get involved. Ask what is going on.
Don't interrogate. Don't judge. Try to understand what happened and why it happened.

Indicators of Child Sex Trafficking: Use of a Home, Motel, Commercial/Retail Business, Airbnb

• The home seems a bit isolated. Never see children playing outside in front yard.
• School age children are home during normal school hours.
• Seems like only women live there. Seems like mostly men are visiting the home or business.
• Different cars and trucks stopping by through-out the day and night.

One Person Has Power

Whether an Uber or Delivery Driver, or a neighbor, one person has the power to make the call.

If you suspect a Human Sex Exploitation or Sex Trafficking Situation

Never confront the suspected Trafficker or Pimp

• Never attempt a face-to-face conversation with a possible victim of Trafficking
• If you suspect Trafficking activity, quickly note your surroundings, including a description of persons, vehicles, etc
• Drive to a safe location and call 1-800-THE-LOST
• Call 911 if it's an emergency

Scripture References and Famous Quotes

We will speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. (Proverbs 31:8)

If someone causes harm to a child, it would be better to be thrown into the sea with a large rock tied around his neck then the judgement he will receive from God. (Luke 17:2)

Rescue the poor and needy. Free them from wicked people. (Psalm 82:4)

Even the victims of strong people shall be taken away (from the strong and freed), and the victims of terrible people will be rescued. For I (God) will contend with him who contends with you, and I (God) will save your children. (Isaiah 49:25 - paraphrased)

"Children are the world's most valuable resource and its best hope for the future." (John F. Kennedy)

"The child is the beauty of God present in the world, that greatest gift to a family." (Mother Teresa)