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Human Trafficking
Despite being a relatively new and less prevalent issue in the Prince William area, as a concerned and aware community we should be aware of how human trafficking might appear in our community, including sex trafficking by gangs.
HUMAN TRAFFICKING RISK FACTORS
- Low self-esteem
- Lack of feeling connected to family, school, community, church, positive role models, positive groups or activities
- History of skipping school or runaway
- Victim of child sexual or mental abuse, bullying
- Gang involvement
SIGNS OF BEING TRAFFICKED
- Tattoos with a nickname, a man’s name, reference to daddy or money symbols
- Unexplained possession of money or material goods
- Unexplained injuries
- Starts referring to self by a new name
- Running away or skipping school
- Becomes secretive about new friends or where they are going
If you have questions or suspect someone may be involved with human trafficking, please contact:
National Human Trafficking Resource Center
1-888-373-7888
For information regarding The Greater Prince William Human Trafficking Task Force, please contact:
Lydea Teutsch
Director of ACTS Sexual Assault Services
703-441-8606