Human Trafficking

Introduction:

Many trafficking victims who are not forced into sex trafficking are still sexually abused by the people who are exploiting them for their labor.The following include some of the signs of trafficking to watch for when a patient comes to your office or emergency room for services:The patient appears to be under the control of someone who never leaves them alone. Someone else is speaking for the patient (this can be a cause for suspicion whether or not the patient can speak English) The patient lacks identification, wallet, and/or spending money. The patients shows signs of malnutrition, dehydration, drug abuse or addiction, poor general health, poor hygiene, physical abuse or neglect, untreated illnesses or injuries.