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Someone you know may be in a labor trafficking situation if...
Someone you know may be in a labor trafficking situation if...
They work but are not paid, paid very little, or paid only in tips.
They have more work responsibilities than is normal for their age.
They pay for their family's rent, food, clothes, or other things of value.
They got a job with the promise of easy money and have not been paid.
They seem depressed, afraid, exhausted, and/or anxious.
The person they work for is threatening them, their friends, or family.
The person they work for has isolated them from people they care about.
Their employer controls where they go and who they talk to.
Someone you know may be in a sex trafficking situation if:
Someone you know may be in a sex trafficking situation if:
They are trading sex for money, drugs, a place to stay, or anything of value.
They are dating someone that is controlling and speaks for them.
They are disconnected from their friends and family.
They are being blackmailed with sexual photos or videos of themselves.
They have a lot of cash and/or new material items (clothes, shoes, cell phones, jewelry).
They have tattoos, burns or other marks on their body that they may not want to talk about.
They have multiple sex partners.
They are using drugs and/or drinking a lot.
Signs of human trafficking can be hidden and these are just some examples. There are more.
If your inner voice is telling you that a situation doesn't feel right, trust it.
How to Help
How to Help
You could:
Let them know you care about them and want to help.
Let them know it isn’t their fault.
Listen to what they are telling you and believe them.
Talk to a trusted adult, if safe to do so, and tell them what you are worried about.
If they are in danger, the quickest way to get help is to call 911.
If you need more private/confidential help, you can reach out to the National Human Trafficking Hotline.
National Human Trafficking Hotline
National Human Trafficking Hotline
They will listen and connect you with the help you need to stay safe.
Call: 1-888-GET-HELP (1-888-373-7888)
Text: Send a message that says "Help" or "Info" to 233733
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
Languages: English, Spanish and 200 more languages
Website: humantraffickinghotline.org
resources for those experiencing abuse
resources for those experiencing abuse
Domestic Violence and Dating Abuse Hotline
1-800-799-7233
call
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text "START"
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For mental health support, addiction or crisis situations, there are many FREE resources that you can reach out to privately.
For mental health support, addiction or crisis situations, there are many FREE resources that you can reach out to privately.
Would you like to talk with a Crisis Counselor?
Would you like to talk with a Crisis Counselor?
The Crisis Textline can help with everything: anxiety, depression, suicide, school...
How does it work?
You text 741741 when in crisis, available 24/7 (for FREE).
A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds quickly.
The Crisis Counselor helps you move from a hot moment to a cool calm to stay safe and healthy – all through text message
Are you having thoughts about suicide?
Are you having thoughts about suicide?
The Lifeline provides free and private support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones (24/7).
Read stories of hope and recovery
Call: 1-800-273-8255
Chat Online: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/
Do you need a safe place?
Do you need a safe place?
You deserve safety and shelter! If you need help with either, Safe Place can help.
You can also text the word “safe” and your current location (city/state/zip) to 44357.
Within seconds, you will receive a message with the closest Safe Place site and phone number for the local youth agency. You will also have the option to text with a professional for more help. It’s quick, easy, safe and confidential.
Are you thinking about running away?
Are you thinking about running away?
Are you being abused at home? Have you experienced bad situations while living on the streets? Are you not prepared to live on your own? Are you unable to find local resources like food and a safe place to sleep? Are you ready to go home and unable to get there?
The Safeline team is available 24/7 to listen and support you without judgement.
Call: 1-800-786-2929 (1-800-RUNAWAY)
Do you identify as LGBT and need support?
Do you identify as LGBT and need support?
Sometimes you may need just to talk or hear a kind voice. There are people that can help.
You deserve to be heard. You deserve respect, support, and acceptance. The LGBT Youth Talkline is staffed by highly trained volunteers who identify somewhere on the LGBTQ spectrum, from all ages, walks of life and from all over the United States.
They provide a safe space that is anonymous and confidential where young callers can speak on many different issues and concerns including, but limited to, coming out issues, gender and/or sexuality identities, relationship concerns, bullying, isolation, anxiety at school, family issues, HIV/AIDS concerns, safer sex information, suicide, and much more.
Along with peer support, listening and affirmation, our volunteers are supplied with the largest LGBTQ resource database in the United States (www.LGBTNEARME.ORG) for those who are seeking additional support and ways to connect with their local community.
Call: 1-888-843-4564
Call: 1-888-843-4564
Are you struggling with drugs and/or alcohol?
Are you struggling with drugs and/or alcohol?
Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs can have serious effects on your life. It's okay to ask for help.
This National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year support for individuals and families that are struggling with substance use.
Call: 1-800-662-4357
Website: www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
YOU MATTER, don't forget it!
YOU MATTER, don't forget it!
YOU DESERVE:
YOU DESERVE:
safety at home, school, online...everywhere!
healthy, supportive relationships
passions and interests
love and acceptance
protection
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