Spot the Signs
Driven by poverty, conflict, persecution – and the global demand for cheap goods, labour and sex – modern slavery and human trafficking are thriving worldwide. Yes, even in your own community.
Victims often can’t ask for help. They rely on others – on you – to notice the signs and speak out.
Signs to watch out for
- Someone else speaks for them or pays for their travel
- They don’t know their own address
- Frightened, malnourished, dishevelled or have untreated injuries
- No ID or official documents
- Not free to come and go as they please
- Controlled by someone else
- Same clothes every day, unsuitable for work or unsafe
- Few or no personal belongings
- Dropped off or picked up at unusual times
- Avoids interaction or seems unusually reserved
If something doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t.
See it. Say it. Stop it.
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Spot the Signs
Driven by poverty, conflict, persecution – and the global demand for cheap goods, labour and sex – modern slavery and human trafficking are thriving worldwide. Yes, even in your own community.
Victims often can’t ask for help. They rely on others – on
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