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WHAT IS HUMAN TRAFFICKING?

Modern-day slavery and involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to exploit someone for labor or commercial sex OR Someone under 18 years old participating in commercial sex.

Signs to Look For:

A minor engaging in commercial sex
Forced to have sex for something of value
No control of identification documents or money
Inadequate or unusual sleeping arrangements
Branding tattoos or marks
Untreated medical conditions
Not paid at all or well underpaid for labor or services
Threats of deportation or harm to self or loved ones
Defers to someone else to answer questions
Doing a job other than what they agreed to
Confused or disoriented, especially about their location

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I SUSPECT HUMAN TRAFFICKING?

If someone is in immediate danger call 911
Call The National Human Trafficking Hotline
- 1-888-3737-888 (available 24/7)
If the victim is under 18 call CPS
- 855-444-3911
If in need of services call The Hope Project
- 231-747-8555 (9am-5pm M-F)
If in need of emergency shelter call Every Woman’s Place
- 231-722-3333 (available 24/7)