Child Sex Trafficking
Signs of Child Trafficking
A child or adolescent could be a victim of trafficking if they…
Are unsure of where they are (e.g. what country, city or town they are in)
Have strange markings/brandings/tattoos (e.g. ways for traffickers to identify them)
Are accompanied by an older ‘boyfriend’ or vaguely identified male companion
Are easily startled, agitated or afraid
Are dressed up to look older than they are
Have no freedom of movement, or no time for playing
Have no documentation or falsified documentation
Have no immediate family living with them
Are unable or reluctant to divulge personal details (e.g. tell address or name to authority figure)