Human Trafficking - Police Encourage Public to Learn the Indicators
Source: Area OPPDate: Fri Feb 23 04:40:19 MST 2018
(HURON COUNTY, ON) - In support of Ontario's first Human Trafficking Awareness Day, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is encouraging the public to learn the indicators of human trafficking. Across Ontario, more and more victims are being recruited from small towns and lured with promises of love and a "better life." Human trafficking involves the recruitment, transportation or harbouring of persons for the purposes of exploitation, typically in the sex industry or for forced labour.
The indicators of human trafficking are not always obvious. Although the presence of one indicator does not necessarily identify human trafficking, a variety of indicators may point to the fact that an individual is being trafficked and needs help. These indicators may include:
· The individual seems afraid, anxious or depressed.
· Another person controls the individual's conversation.
· Another person speaks on behalf of the individual.
· Another person holds or controls the individual's identification.
· There are signs of poor health, hygiene and/or nutrition.
· The individual is wearing inappropriate clothing for the weather or situation.
· There is an age gap between the individual and their companion.
· There are tattoos or branding on the individual to show ownership.
· The individual has scars or injuries from abuse.
· The individual has no control over their money.
· The individual has expensive items but no basic necessities.
· The individual has lost connection with their family and friends.
· The individual misses class regularly, or drops out of school.
· The individual is reluctant to engage with teachers, youth workers, social workers or other adults in their life.
· The individual has new, older friends who provide gifts, drugs, expensive clothing and/or jewelry.
To learn more, visit www.opp.ca/humantrafficking
In support of Human Trafficking Awareness Day, the OPP is completing a poster campaign to help raise public awareness regarding human trafficking. Posters regarding human trafficking will be posted across the province in hotels, restaurants, transportation centres, arenas, gas stations, schools, and more.
Any person with information regarding possible instances of human trafficking should immediately contact any OPP Detachment or their nearest police authority.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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