Share that trafficking is exploitation through force, fraud, or coercion, and that it happens in every kind of community. Traffickers prey on unmet needs and desires. There is an extensive process that traffickers use to groom their victims through manipulation, control, and abuse.

• If they need love, they become their boyfriend/girlfriend.
• If they need a place to live, they offer them shelter.
• If they are lonely, they become their friend.
• If they don't have safety, they become their protector.
• If they have low self-esteem, they sell them a dream and offer them a life of status.

When we talk about human trafficking, we may assume that traffickers are strangers to the survivor, that it always involves kidnapping or transport; however, the reality is that human trafficking is often highly personal.

Ask, "What would it take for us to notice and respond?" instead of, "Why didn’t they just leave?" Trafficking harms the whole person. Victims may face abuse, isolation, fear, and lost opportunities. Even after escape, recovery takes support, safety, and care.

A simple “Here’s what I was reading—worth a quick look” can help someone else recognize human trafficking and know what to do.

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