A federal judge says an anti-porn group’s suit against Twitter can move forward, in a case that could portend a dangerous expansion of how courts define “sex trafficking.” A federal lawsuit accusing Twitter of sex trafficking can move forward, says District Judge Joseph C. Spero, in a decision that could portend a […]
Did you know… If you know someone who has been offered work somewhere far away, but the employer doesn’t want to provide details about the job, there’s a good chance the employer is a trafficker. Traffickers literally take you away from your support systems. With COVID around and jobs getting […]
Our community is potentially vulnerable to trafficking if they: – Have an unstable living situation – Have previously been abused, sexually or physically – Have run away – Live below the poverty line – Have a substance abuse disorder
Individuals who suffer (or have suffered) domestic or family abuse are at high risk of being trafficked. Anyone can be a victim of domestic abuse, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, socio-economic status, sexuality or background. There are different kinds of abuse that can happen in different contexts. The most prevalent […]
In many cases, traffickers will “scout” their prey on social media. Instagram and Grindr are two of the key platforms used. If you know a friend or loved one who has become deeply involved in a relationship with someone they met online or on social media, they could be a […]
Traffickers often focus on runaways, who are particularly vulnerable, as victims. If you know someone who is a frequent runaway and is staying with someone other than a parent or guardian, they are at risk of being trafficked. #RecognizeTheSigns
Labor traffickers often take substantial “fees” from potential employees, making promises that they will be paid later on or that the fee is being paid in exchange for the opportunity to work. #RecognizeTheSigns
Did you know that potential sex trafficking victims often get wrapped up in fast-moving, asymmetric romantic relationships with traffickers. Asymmetric relationships are often defined by significant differences in age or wealth. Worth noting in a county that is known for wealth and power
It happens on your doorstep… Did you know in Surrey, sex and labor traffickers prey on the vulnerability of the LGBT community. That’s how they find their victims. Do you know what to watch out for when you see a potential victim of human trafficking? Join us over the next […]
Trafficking survivors need support to break the cycle of abuse. The measures included in the Nationality and Borders Bill do not adequately address the problem of human traffickingEvery year the British Red Cross supports hundreds of survivors of human trafficking in the UK.The trauma that survivors of trafficking experience has […]