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Signs to look for

Organizations that work to end human trafficking have identified a number of signs that may point to human trafficking:

New partner (may be abusive)
Unexplained money, getting things they cannot afford including clothes, hair, nails
New brand name clothes
Nails, hair, lashes consistently done (not consistent with previous actions)
Hotel pens, receipts, etc.
Creates distance or mistrust of others; isolates you from family & friends
Creates dependency on him / her
Asks you to do things outside your comfort zone
May introduce drugs/ alcohol
Exposure to sex, sexting, porn, strip clubs
Holds on to your ID or arranges fake ID
Says you working as an escort is for a better future for "both" of you
Becomes abusive (verbal, psychological, physical)
Drops usual friends for a new group
Skips school, has a significant drop in grades
becomes a night person, stays out late, is Unable to sleep at night or sleeps excessively during the day

Helpful Resources

5 Things to know about Human Trafficking in Durham Region

This informative 12-page booklet will give you good insight as to how Human Trafficking occurs in Durham Region along with 5 ways to ignite change to combat Human Trafficking.

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Human Trafficking: Parents & Prevention

Victim Services of Durham Region know that caregivers’ attention, love, and awareness is the biggest defence against Human Trafficking. This simple 2-page flyer is full of tips, signs to look for and detailed information on how to intervene when speaking to children about sensitive topics.

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There is hope!

If you are a victim of Human Trafficking or know of someone who might be:

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