Possible Indicators & Red Flags

• Runaway/Homeless
• Shows various signs of mental, physical, or sexual abuse
• LGBTQ or questioning youth
• Youth from foster care or the juvenile justice system
• In a controlling relationship
• Anxious, fearful, timid
• Exhibits signs of depression
• Resides in unsuitable living conditions
• Juvenile who is engaged in commercial sex acts
• Not enrolled in school or frequently truant from school or not enrolled
• Are refugees, immigrants or non-English speaking
• Displays expensive clothes, shoes, accessories
• Sudden academic decline
• Gang affiliation
• Second cell phone
• Has a fake id
• Unusual new tattoo

Places where trafficking may occur

• Bars
• Clubs
• Hotels, Motels
• Internet
• Truck stops
• Brothels
• Escort Services