HUMAN TRAFFICKING: Don’t Be A Victim!

What are you TALKING about??? Every day in the US …. young people just like YOU are forced into prostitution, pornography, or working as slaves. SLAVERY??? In 2015??? NO WAY!

Tell her that

OR THEM

Human trafficking is the use of force, fraud (lying), or coercion (intimidation) to make money from another person committing prostitution, making pornography, or working against his or her will in terrible conditions. Trafficking is a huge money-maker for gangs and criminals, and can easily happen to YOU or YOUR FRIENDS! Victims of human trafficking do not choose to become a victim. They are carefully chosen by pimps, who then proceed to manipulate them by a process called ‘GROOMING

average age of prostitution is? What do you think the average age of prostitution is? “That would NEVER happen to me!”, some people think. “I am too cool and smart to be fooled to do THAT.” REALLY??? That’s EXACTLY what pimps, or traffickers, WANT you to think! 12

“GROOMING” “Grooming” is a process used by traffickers to convince potential young victims to believe they are loved or valued. Traffickers use this to trick young people into going away with them. By then, it’s too late! DON’T BE FOOLED!!!”

What do pimps, or traffickers, LOOK LIKE? What do pimps, or traffickers, LOOK LIKE? 1. They can be YOUR AGE or a little older. 2. They can be from ANY race. 3. They can be male OR female. 4. They will look pretty normal. Often, pimps will make sure they look decent. 5. They could even be somebody RELATED to you!

How to tell if you are being “groomed”: 1 How to tell if you are being “groomed”: 1. Someone you met at the mall, a fast food place, a bowling alley, an amusement park, an arcade, a skating rink, or online, is paying extra attention to you, buying you gifts, listening to you, and spending a lot of time with you. 2. That person keeps on telling you how beautiful, cool, and special you are and how unappreciated and misunderstood you are by your family. 3. That person tries to convince you that he or she can offer you a much better life if you go away with him or her. If you recognize these signs, CALL 1-888-377-7888! Are YOU being GROOMED????

Is someone you know being GROOMED????

WHO is a TARGET to be groomed ? ADDICTIONS LOW SELF-ESTEEM ABUSE SINGLE PARENT HOME

Don’t ignore it! Don’t hide it! DO Get HELP!!!!

WHO can help me????

1. Your School Counselor. 2. Your Teacher. 3. Your Parent. 4. Your Pastor or Youth Pastor. 5. Sgt. Morris at 252-343-3173 5. ANY trusted adult. 6. ALWAYS CALL 1-888-377-7888!

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