Know the indicators and
Report a suspicion

Sexual Exploitation

Do you suspect a case of sexual exploitation?
Victims can be women, men, or children. Below are indicators that can help you detect a potential case.
In general, the exploited person:

  • Cannot refuse clients;
  • Is not given breaks or days off;
  • Suffers from untreated sexually transmitted infections;
  • Works around the clock;
  • Is moved from one place to another without their consent;
  • Is forced to prostitute herself even when pregnant or ill;
  • Is always accompanied;
  • Has tattoos that might indicate a dependency on a group;
  • Does not have cash on them;
  • Does not keep the money they earn and has to give it to someone else;
  • Cannot be alone when going to medical check-ups or to social service providers.

Exploitation through labor work

Do you suspect a case of labor exploitation?
Victims can be women, men, or children.
Below are indicators that can help you detect a potential case.
In general:

  • The person is required to perform dangerous activities without adequate protective equipment.
  • The person lacks the necessary training and experience to work safely.
  • There are no safety and health instructions at the workplace, and equipment is missing.
  • Working conditions flagrantly violate labor laws and collective labor agreements.
  • The worker is required to work overtime without compensation.
  • The work schedule is inadequately set or not established.
  • The worker works non-stop.
  • The worker is not given breaks, days off, or leisure time.
  • The worker is not provided with benefits they are entitled to, such as vacation or medical leave.

Exploitation through
coercion to commit crimes

Do you suspect a case of exploitation through begging?
Victims can be women, men, or children.
Below are indicators that can help you detect a potential case.
Generally, the exploited person:

  • Begs all day
  • Is moved from one place to another to beg
  • Appears exhausted and unkempt
  • Is forced to beg even when ill or pregnant
  • Seems to have a disability
  • Seems to have a disability
  • Hides/transports/sells illegal substances or weapons
  • Appears frightened
  • Does not have cash on them

Report

THE BEST WAY TO FIGHT AND PROTECT CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE AGAINST ABUSE, EXPLOITATION, AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING IS TO REPORT ANY SUSPICION YOU MAY HAVE.

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