Understand the problem. View modern day victims of human slavery for what they are: unwillingly-forced, exploited and tortured men, women, and children in need of immediate help, and not criminals, hustlers, or deviates.
Checklist for Identifying a Victim:
Demographics (sex, current age, education, occupation)
Does the victim possess false documents?
Does the victim allege kidnapping or traveling voluntarily?
Did the victim approach the offender or vice versa?
Was payment made to the victim or the victim’s family?
Is the person paying off a debt to their employer which is accruing faster than they can pay it?
Did the victim make payment to the offender?
Does the victim allege deception or violence on recruitment?
Does the victim allege exploitation or violence at the place of reception?
Was the victim involved in illegal activities at the place of reception?
Were other victims involved in the same recruitment, transportation and exploitation?
Checklist for Identifying a Trafficking Offender:
Demographics (sex, current age, education, occupation)
Is the offender integrated in the community of recruitment?
Does the offender have a criminal background?
Is the offender suspected of or have convictions for trafficking, prostitution, pimping, or workforce violations?
Is there evidence of involvement in a criminal organization?