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If you are a service provider, remember that it is not your role to determine for certain that a person has been trafficked. Your responsibility is to offer support, protection, escape, recovery or a referral to other agencies. | If you are a service provider, remember that it is not your role to determine for certain that a person has been trafficked. Your responsibility is to offer support, protection, escape, recovery or a referral to other agencies. | ||
A comprehensive list of services is available at [http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/octiptraining/index.html www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/octiptraining | A comprehensive list of services is available at [http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/octiptraining/index.html www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/octiptraining]. | ||
Whether you are a member of the public or a service provider, consider the following signs to look for | Whether you are a member of the public or a service provider, consider the following signs to look for. | ||
==Signs of abuse and control== | |||
The person: | The person: | ||
*Believes they must work against their will | *Believes they must work against their will. | ||
* Is unable to leave their current situation | *Is unable to leave their current situation. | ||
* Shows signs that their movements are being controlled | *Shows signs that their movements are being controlled. | ||
* Is subject to violence or threats of violence against themselves or loved ones | *Is subject to violence or threats of violence against themselves or loved ones. | ||
* Suffers injuries that appear to be the result of an assault | *Suffers injuries that appear to be the result of an assault. | ||
* Suffers injuries or impairments typical of certain jobs or control measures such as cigarette burns or branding tattoos | *Suffers injuries or impairments typical of certain jobs or control measures such as cigarette burns or branding tattoos. | ||
* Is distrustful of the authorities | *Is distrustful of the authorities. | ||
* Is afraid of revealing their immigration status | *Is afraid of revealing their immigration status. | ||
* Does not have their passport or other travel or identity documents | *Does not have their passport or other travel or identity documents. | ||
* Has false identity or travel documents | *Has false identity or travel documents. | ||
* Is found somewhere likely to be used for exploiting people, for example a drug lab | *Is found somewhere likely to be used for exploiting people, for example a drug lab. | ||
* Is unfamiliar with the local language | *Is unfamiliar with the local language. | ||
* Does not know their home or work address | *Does not know their home or work address. | ||
* Allows others to speak for them when addressed directly | *Allows others to speak for them when addressed directly. | ||
* Is forced to work under unhealthy or unsafe conditions | *Is forced to work under unhealthy or unsafe conditions. | ||
* Is disciplined through punishment | *Is disciplined through punishment. | ||
* Receives little or no pay | *Receives little or no pay. | ||
* Works excessively long hours over long periods | *Works excessively long hours over long periods. | ||
* Has no access to medical care | *Has no access to medical care. | ||
* Has limited contact with their families or with people outside their immediate environment | *Has limited contact with their families or with people outside their immediate environment. | ||
* Believes they are bonded by debt | *Believes they are bonded by debt. | ||
* Is in a situation of dependence | *Is in a situation of dependence. | ||
* Comes from a place known to be a source of human trafficking | *Comes from a place known to be a source of human trafficking. | ||
==Signs that a child may be trafficked== | |||
The child: | The child: | ||
* Does not have or cannot reach a parent or guardian | *Does not have or cannot reach a parent or guardian. | ||
* Looks intimidated and does not behave like a typical child their age | *Looks intimidated and does not behave like a typical child their age. | ||
* Has no friends of their own age outside of work or time to play | *Has no friends of their own age outside of work or time to play. | ||
* Lives with someone not related to them and not a guardian | *Lives with someone not related to them and not a guardian. | ||
* Does not go to school | *Does not go to school. | ||
*Eats apart from other members of the "family" or eats only left overs. | |||
* Does work that is not suitable for children | *Does work that is not suitable for children. | ||
* Travels unaccompanied or in groups with people who are not relatives | *Travels unaccompanied or in groups with people who are not relatives. | ||
The following might also indicate that children have been trafficked: | The following might also indicate that children have been trafficked: | ||
* The presence of child-sized clothing typically worn for doing manual or sex work. | *The presence of child-sized clothing typically worn for doing manual or sex work. | ||
* Toys, beds and children’s clothing in inappropriate places such as brothels and factories. | *Toys, beds and children’s clothing in inappropriate places such as brothels and factories. | ||
* An adult claims that they have | *An adult claims that they have "found" an unaccompanied child. | ||
==Signs that a person is living in domestic servitude== | |||
The person: | The person: | ||
* Lives with a family and has no private space | *Lives with a family and has no private space. | ||
* Sleeps in a shared or inappropriate space | *Sleeps in a shared or inappropriate space. | ||
* Does not eat with the rest of the family or gets only left overs | *Does not eat with the rest of the family or gets only left overs. | ||
* Is unable to leave the home at all, or may only leave in the company of a member of the household | *Is unable to leave the home at all, or may only leave in the company of a member of the household. | ||
* Is expected to be available to work up to 24 hours a day, with few or no days off | *Is expected to be available to work up to 24 hours a day, with few or no days off. | ||
* Has been physically or sexually assaulted by her employer or members of the household or is subject to abuse or threats | *Has been physically or sexually assaulted by her employer or members of the household or is subject to abuse or threats. | ||
==Signs that a person is being sexually exploited== | |||
The person: | The person: | ||
* Moves from one brothel to the next or works in various locations | *Moves from one brothel to the next or works in various locations. | ||
* Is escorted whenever they go | *Is escorted whenever they go. | ||
* Has tattoos or other marks indicating | *Has tattoos or other marks indicating "ownership" by their exploiters. | ||
* Works long hours with few if any days off | *Works long hours with few if any days off. | ||
* Sleeps where they work | *Sleeps where they work. | ||
* Lives or travels in a group, sometimes with other women who do not speak the same language | *Lives or travels in a group, sometimes with other women who do not speak the same language. | ||
* Has clothes typically worn for sex work | *Has clothes typically worn for sex work. | ||
* Knows only how to say sex-related words in the local language or in the language of the client group | *Knows only how to say sex-related words in the local language or in the language of the client group. | ||
* Has no cash of their own and cannot show any identity documents | *Has no cash of their own and cannot show any identity documents. | ||
* Suffers from drug or alcohol addiction, or from malnutrition | *Suffers from drug or alcohol addiction, or from malnutrition. | ||
* Has scars or injuries, or other signs of abuse or torture | *Has scars or injuries, or other signs of abuse or torture. | ||
==Signs that a person is being exploited for labour== | |||
The person: | The person: | ||
* Lives in groups in the same place where they work and leaves those premises infrequently, if at all (and only with their employer) | *Lives in groups in the same place where they work and leaves those premises infrequently, if at all (and only with their employer). | ||
* Lives in degraded, unsuitable places, such as an old barn or storage shed | *Lives in degraded, unsuitable places, such as an old barn or storage shed. | ||
* Works in unhealthy or unsafe conditions and for excessively long hours | *Works in unhealthy or unsafe conditions and for excessively long hours. | ||
* Does not have the right clothing or protective gear for the job | *Does not have the right clothing or protective gear for the job. | ||
* Receives little or no pay and has no labour contract or contract is overly restrictive | *Receives little or no pay and has no labour contract or contract is overly restrictive. | ||
* Depends on their employer for work, transportation and accommodation | *Depends on their employer for work, transportation and accommodation. | ||
* Is subject to security measures preventing them from leaving the work premises | *Is subject to security measures preventing them from leaving the work premises. | ||
* Is disciplined through fines | *Is disciplined through fines. | ||
* Is subjected to insults, abuse, threats or violence | *Is subjected to insults, abuse, threats or violence. | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:39, 28 March 2014
If you are a service provider, remember that it is not your role to determine for certain that a person has been trafficked. Your responsibility is to offer support, protection, escape, recovery or a referral to other agencies.
A comprehensive list of services is available at www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/octiptraining.
Whether you are a member of the public or a service provider, consider the following signs to look for.
Signs of abuse and control
The person:
- Believes they must work against their will.
- Is unable to leave their current situation.
- Shows signs that their movements are being controlled.
- Is subject to violence or threats of violence against themselves or loved ones.
- Suffers injuries that appear to be the result of an assault.
- Suffers injuries or impairments typical of certain jobs or control measures such as cigarette burns or branding tattoos.
- Is distrustful of the authorities.
- Is afraid of revealing their immigration status.
- Does not have their passport or other travel or identity documents.
- Has false identity or travel documents.
- Is found somewhere likely to be used for exploiting people, for example a drug lab.
- Is unfamiliar with the local language.
- Does not know their home or work address.
- Allows others to speak for them when addressed directly.
- Is forced to work under unhealthy or unsafe conditions.
- Is disciplined through punishment.
- Receives little or no pay.
- Works excessively long hours over long periods.
- Has no access to medical care.
- Has limited contact with their families or with people outside their immediate environment.
- Believes they are bonded by debt.
- Is in a situation of dependence.
- Comes from a place known to be a source of human trafficking.
Signs that a child may be trafficked
The child:
- Does not have or cannot reach a parent or guardian.
- Looks intimidated and does not behave like a typical child their age.
- Has no friends of their own age outside of work or time to play.
- Lives with someone not related to them and not a guardian.
- Does not go to school.
- Eats apart from other members of the "family" or eats only left overs.
- Does work that is not suitable for children.
- Travels unaccompanied or in groups with people who are not relatives.
The following might also indicate that children have been trafficked:
- The presence of child-sized clothing typically worn for doing manual or sex work.
- Toys, beds and children’s clothing in inappropriate places such as brothels and factories.
- An adult claims that they have "found" an unaccompanied child.
Signs that a person is living in domestic servitude
The person:
- Lives with a family and has no private space.
- Sleeps in a shared or inappropriate space.
- Does not eat with the rest of the family or gets only left overs.
- Is unable to leave the home at all, or may only leave in the company of a member of the household.
- Is expected to be available to work up to 24 hours a day, with few or no days off.
- Has been physically or sexually assaulted by her employer or members of the household or is subject to abuse or threats.
Signs that a person is being sexually exploited
The person:
- Moves from one brothel to the next or works in various locations.
- Is escorted whenever they go.
- Has tattoos or other marks indicating "ownership" by their exploiters.
- Works long hours with few if any days off.
- Sleeps where they work.
- Lives or travels in a group, sometimes with other women who do not speak the same language.
- Has clothes typically worn for sex work.
- Knows only how to say sex-related words in the local language or in the language of the client group.
- Has no cash of their own and cannot show any identity documents.
- Suffers from drug or alcohol addiction, or from malnutrition.
- Has scars or injuries, or other signs of abuse or torture.
Signs that a person is being exploited for labour
The person:
- Lives in groups in the same place where they work and leaves those premises infrequently, if at all (and only with their employer).
- Lives in degraded, unsuitable places, such as an old barn or storage shed.
- Works in unhealthy or unsafe conditions and for excessively long hours.
- Does not have the right clothing or protective gear for the job.
- Receives little or no pay and has no labour contract or contract is overly restrictive.
- Depends on their employer for work, transportation and accommodation.
- Is subject to security measures preventing them from leaving the work premises.
- Is disciplined through fines.
- Is subjected to insults, abuse, threats or violence.
This information applies to British Columbia, Canada. Last reviewed for legal accuracy by People's Law School, 2014. |
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