Human Trafficking Resources

Human Trafficking is the recruitment, harboring, transporting, or procurement of a person for labor or services for the purpose of involuntary servitude, slavery, or forced commercial sex acts.. -Texas Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force This section addresses factors indicating a child is at risk for sexual abuse, sex Trafficking , or other maltreatment defined as abuse or neglect as outlined by Texas Family Code section RISK FACTORS. According to the report, Human Trafficking in America's Schools, though there is no standard profile of a child- Trafficking victim, several risk factors make certain children more susceptible. The average age a child is recruited or forced into prostitution is11-14 years old. Characteristics or Experiences that May Increase Risk Individual Relationship History of child abuse, neglect, or exploitation Family conflict, disruption, or dysfunction In a new unfamiliar country or location Unhealthy social relationships Runaway Peer pressure to engage in risky behavior Stigma and discrimination Social isolation Disability Lack of long-term connections or sense of belonging Mental illness/mental health Family and friends living elsewhere Homeless Self-esteem not supported Low self-esteem Gang affiliation Truancy Poverty or limited Resources Delinquency Language barriers Substance abuse Distrust of authority Foster care Adolescent develo

• Provide research-based, age-appropriate prevention education to youth • Support targeted interventions to reduce the vulnerability of high-risk youth • Equip adults with the knowledge and skills to recognize risks and respond effectively • Disrupt the market for victims by deterring potential buyers and decreasing demand

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