human trafficking Flashcards
Individuals younger than 18 are sex trafficking victims whenever ________
Individuals younger than 18 are sex trafficking victims whenever they take part in a commercial exchange for sex
a victim of human trafficking is
any underage person who trades a sexual act for something of value
trafficking for labor
Children who are trafficked for labor purposes might be removed from their families and forced to perform domestic household services, or work in factories or agriculture
human trafficking: force
A person being kidnapped from a bus stop and subjected to beatings unless she continues to earn money for her trafficker.
human trafficking: fraud
A person being tricked into believing that his trafficker loves him. The trafficker may at first hide his true intentions, but eventually say something like, “If you truly love me you will do this for me.”
human trafficking: coercion
A person being trapped in her situation through threats made by the traffickers. These threats could range from “I’m going to post these photos of you online” to “I’m going to hurt your family.”
if no force, fraud, or coercion took place, is it still considered human trafficking?
a child under the age of 18 who takes part in a commercial exchange for sex is still considered a victim even when there is NO evidence of force, fraud, or coercion.
victim vulnerabilities to human trafficking
- Homeless, runaway (poss. d/t abuse), and foster children
- Economic vulnerability (poverty, lack of education, poor employment opportunities)
- Prior experiences of abuse (either physical or sexual)
- History of family drug use
- Child’s age (younger > older)
- LGBTQ
- Low Self Esteem, Self Confidence, or Self Worth
- Disabilities / Special Education
- Lack of a support network (parents, family, etc.)
warning signs/red flags of human trafficking
- Unexplained school absences (DCF referral)
- Chronic running away
- Abrupt change in attire, behavior, or relationships
- Presence of an older ‘boyfriend’ or ‘girlfriend’
- Sudden presence of expensive possessions
- Signs of psychological distress such as depression, anxiety, or paranoia
- Unusual attachment to cell phone (need to have it and be on it at all times)
- Lack of control over schedule, money, and/or proof of identification
- Signs of psychological coercion, such as an overly submissive attitude or inability to speak for oneself
- no license/ID
- Signs of physical trauma
- New tattoos / ‘branding’
____ runaway children will be lured in by a trafficker within 48 hours
one out of every three
LGBTQ youth are __x more likely to be trafficked than heterosexual youth
5x
children make up __% of all human trafficking victims worldwide
27%
___% of child trafficking victims are female
66%
impacts of trafficking
- Physical Injuries / Health Problems
- Mental and Emotional Health Problems
- Substance Abuse
- Changed Relationships
- Unhealthy Bond (“Trauma Bond”) with perpetrator
physical injuries of trafficking
due to physical and sexual violence.
Ex. Broken bones, untreated wounds, STDs or STIs, reproductive health problems, malnutrition
mental and emotional problems from trafficking
due to psychological trauma.
Ex. PTSD, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, despair and hopelessness
substance abuse from trafficking
forced on the victim by the trafficker or used by the victim as a coping mechanism for abuse
changed relationships from trafficking
with self and others.
A sense of shame and guilt, inability to trust others.
nurse’s role in human trafficking
screen suspected patient victims with questions:
Can you tell me about that tattoo?
Has anyone ever paid you or someone else to have sex with you?
Do you have a boyfriend/girlfriend? If so, how old is he/she? What do you do together? Where did you meet?
Have you been physically harmed or threatened in any way?
- lack of eye contact **
physical neglect
the continued failure to provide a child with necessary care and protection including inadequate shelter, food, clothing, medical care, dental care, education
lack of appropriate supervision, especially for young children, for extended periods of time
emotional neglect
failure to meet a child’s needs for affection, attention, or emotional nurturance
psychological neglect
deliberate attempts to destroy or significantly impair a child’s self-esteem or competence
examples of physical abuse
- irons (curling, clothing)
- hands/feet/buttocks submerged in boiling water
- burns that appear glove-like or stocking-like
- hair loss (patches of alopecia)
- thumbprints below the neck
- inflicted ecchymosis from flicking, pitching, etc
- can be cigarette, donut-shaped, ligature marks, etc.
nurse’s role with child abuse
- reassure child’s safety
- report
- social services involved
- documentation
nurse as victim of abuse
- physical
- sexual
- verbal
- let the supervisor know
what if nurse is the abuser
- report to supervisor/nurse manager
- can confront the abuser
prostitution
over 18 years old chooses to do sexual acts for money
human trafficking
under 18 years old chooses to do sexual acts for money/something of value
- also for work/labor
a child who experiences abuse is most likely to
- be in an abusive relationship because thats all they know
- abused often become abusers
who is more at risk for human trafficking: younger or older child?
younger child
- rely on others to care for them
mandated reporters
- nurses
- teachers
- coaches
- babysitters
- therapists
** anyone who has contact with children **
Signs of physical trauma
- abrasions, cuts
- bruises
- mental health: panic attacks, anxious, fractures, stories not matching up
