Recognise a victim

Human trafficking is a crime that can go unnoticed. Everyone can help by learning the types of trafficking and paying attention to the people around us.

Vulnerable groups

People may be vulnerable to human trafficking if they:

• Have unstable living conditions
• Have run away or have been involved in juvenile crime
• Have limited educational and employment opportunities
• Are facing poverty or economic need
• Are experiencing domestic violence or abuse

Spotting the signs of labour trafficking

Labour trafficking includes situations where victims are forced to work due to debt, threats or violence. Keeping victims isolated is a key method of control in most cases.

Someone may be experiencing or be vulnerable to labour trafficking if they:

• Are isolated and have their movement and communication restricted or monitored
• Are forced by their employer to stay in a job they want to leave
• Owe money to their employer or recruiter or are not paid what they were promised
• Were told they would work some other job but were forced into working their current job
• Have their passport or important documents controlled by someone else
• Are threatened with or subjected to acts of violence
• Face restricted access to medical care
• Have limited or no knowledge of local language and laws, making it challenging to understand their rights and seek assistance