“Red Flags” That May Indicate Human Trafficking

Individuals who are experiencing trafficking may present with various physical, behavioral, and environmental indicators. While it is critical that service providers consider each patient or client individually, recognizing potential indicators of trafficking may be the first step toward ensuring that the individual receives the care they need. This fact sheet provides examples of these indicators, but it should not be considered a definitive, nor exhaustive, list.

“Red Flags” That May Indicate Human Trafficking (PDF)

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Fact Sheet

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Behavioral Health Providers , Child Welfare Professionals , Emergency Management Professionals , Individuals with Lived Experience , Law Enforcement , Runaway & Homeless Youth , Advocacy Groups , Caregivers , Caseworkers , Child Care Providers , Community Groups , Congress/Legislators , Courts , Faith-based Organizations , Federal Partners , First Responders , Grantees , Health Professionals , Tribes , Partners , Policymakers , Program Managers/Directors , Refugees , Researchers , School Systems , Social Workers , States , Teachers , Territories , Unaccompanied Children (UC) , Youth