Human Trafficking: Victims

Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act. It can happen in any community and victims can be any age, race, gender, or nationality. Traffickers might use the following methods to lure victims into trafficking situations: Violence Manipulation False promises of well-paying jobs Romantic relationships Traffickers look for people who are easy targets for a variety of reasons, including: Psychological or emotional vulnerability Economic hardship Lack of a social safety net Natural disasters The trauma caused by the traffickers can be so great that many may not identify themselves as victims or ask for help, even in highly public settings. Below is a video on "Human Trafficking" Scott Santoro, Blue Campaign Senior Training Advisor at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), and Dr. Paulette Hubbert, Unit Chief for the Victim Assistance Program at U.S. Immigration Custom Enforcement (ICE) cover the effects of trauma on victims' memories, how to avoid retraumatizing victims, and other strategies to effectively interview victims of trauma. ( Video by Blue Campaign/Released) "Department Of Homeland Security.