The signs of human trafficking

Would you recognize the signs of human trafficking? What should you do if you suspect someone you know might be a victim? Check out these tips from the RCMP. For more on human trafficking, check out these stories from the RCMP Gazette magazine:

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Human trafficking can happen to anyone

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Knowing how to recognize it can help stop it

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A victim may appear to be controlled by someone.
(A man grabs and pulls on a woman’s arm.)

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A victim may not have ID or money

(A man in a blue shirt with grey hair and glasses holds a wallet upside down. A few coins fall out.)

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A victim may frequently move

(A woman wears a backpack as wind blows her long dark hair.)

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A victim may show signs of abuse
(A man with a black eye holds his bandaged arm. Red lines pulse near his elbow show he has an injury.)

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If you suspect human trafficking, contact your local police
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Or call the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-833-900-1010
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