human trafficking Flashcards
umbrella term
recruit, harbor, transport, provide individual for forced service or commercial sex acts using force, deception, coercion, “hidden crime”
sex trafficking
commercial = exchange, force, fraud, coercion, <18
recruitment, harboring, transportation, providing or obtaining of a person for a commercial sex act which is induced by force, fraud, coercion or anyone under 18
labor trafficking
labor services by force, fraud, coercion
recruitment, harboring, transporting, providing or obtaining of a person for labor services by force fraud or coercion for the purpose of subjection to involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage or slavery
rf
everyone is at risk
children -> esp runaway, higher earning potential
unstable immigration status, lang barrier, poverty, trauma, decreased social support, disability
venues
hotel/motel, commercial front brothel, residential brothel, online ads, illicit massage/spa, escort, residential based comercial sex
out of place, too good to be true, vague
commercially sexually exploited children
runaways 1/3 teens w/n 48 hrs
kentucky’s safe harbor for children
court designated workers can screen for trafficking
when victims discovered, attorney notified and hearing held to consider release
<18 cannot be charged with prostitution or loitering for prostitution
child victims cannot be charged with or adjudicated guilty of status offenses
mandatory reporting regardless of perp
cabinet must provide appropriate services to victims
cabinet must dev state plan, regulations, and report
children receive treatment at child advocacy centers
labor trafficking venues
domestic, agriculture, traveling sales crews, restaurant/food services, begging rings
recruitments - personal social networks
friends of fam, friends, neighborhood, malls, transit, beach, gas station, campus, club, restaurant, classmates, social media
recruitment - romantic relaitonships
appeal to emotional and economic needs, bait and switch
recruitment - online ads
models, craigslist, backpage -> indep working women
recruitment - lure of wealth
already doing it for free
recruitment - current victims
recruit more, bottoms = victim and offender
grooming
target victim -> play on vulnerabilities
gain trust and info -> casual convos
fill need -> make dependent
isolate -> major role in life
abuse -> demand repayment
maint control -> fear, threaten, violence
healthcare issue
interact freq with healthcare workers
restore wellbeing, increased risk of health problems, infections/communicable
hcp is main point of contact: mobile, free, low cost, detox units, mental healthcare facilities
identify and assess: red flags - phys
not in control of money
lack of control of ID doc
false ID
accompanied by another person who seems controlling and/or insists on speaking for the victim
freq relocation/evidence of travel -> living out of suitcase, hotel, car
numerous inconsistencies in his or her story
hotel room keys, receipts, items from hotels
large amounts of cash
refer to traveling to other cities/states or is from another city/state
sexual paraphernalia like bulk condoms
minor at hotel, truck stop, strip clubs
referencing travel for job opportunities like modeling, dancing, sales crews, dancing/singing
notebooks and/or slips of papers with names and dollar amounts and address
expensive and trendy jewelry and clothes that could not be supported by family’s financial situation
identify and assess: red flags - behavioral
significant change in behavior to include virtual behavior that includes new profiles, new friends, etc
lies about age/identity
seems coaches in talking to law enforcement
resists offers to get help out of situation
frightened, annoyed, resistant or belligerent to police
use prostitution language like “daddy” or “the life” etc
preoccupied with getting money
lack of knowledge of a given community or whereabouts
freq preg tests
<18 dating much older, abusive, controlling men
not attending school or has numerous absences
chronic runaway/homeless youth
multiple people living in one house
male specific indicators
higher rates of illicit drug use
higher arrest rates -> drug possession, pan handling, disorderly conduct
endure high levels of injury related to violence
link btw meeting basic needs and sexual orientations or gender identity
males appear to be largely recruited by customers, frineds and peers and dont commonly have pimps
market facilitators -> market talent/skills
tattoos or branding
ICE
isolate the victim
confidentiality is paramount -> be aware of convos
enlist an interpreter
questions to ask
dont place blame, dont be intrusive
where work? do you owe money?identification docs? can you leave work? forcing you to do something? how did you get job? did you get job you were promised?
can you come and go as you please?
have you been threatened with harm if you try to quit?
has anyone threatened your fam?
what are working or living conditions?
where do you sleep and eat?
in there a lock on your door or windows so you cant get out/
CSEC specific Q’s
where are you livng?
when did you last see your parents?
how do you get money to buy food and clothes
do you have a boyfriend? name and age? ever suggested or forced you to have sex with other men for money? has anyone ever given you money/drugs/food/shelter in exchange for sex?
has anyone ever taken pics of you?
are you afraid of the person who brought you here?
med doc
phys injuries and emotional impact
time btw abuse and exam, pt demeanor, “”, no phrases implying doubt, only med terms, not legal jargon
dont summarize report or refer to perp of abuse as boyfriend
photos and body map
when obs conflict with pts statement, record reasons for diff
7 points of contact
gain trust
here to help, entitled to assistance, safe
immediate protection >18
permission to intervene, refer to police “trafficking”, call for advocate, SANE (sexual assault), suicide risk -> refer to mental health consult, report to HT hotline
immediate protection <18
attempt to keep at agency, report to DCBS and use “human trafficking” - special team
reporting guidelines: mandatory if suspect, local DCBS
