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What to Look for
- Physical abuse (bruises at various stages of healing).
- No control over (money, ID, or passport, etc.)
- Ignorance of where or why they are in the area.
- Numerous inconsistencies in their story and/or it sounds scripted
- Minors engaging in sexual acts for anything of value
- Age-inappropriate relationships
- Individuals who are being closely monitored by someone
- Submissive/signs of anxiety/depression/extreme nervousness
- Possession of multiple cell phones
- Multiple runaway incidents
Who to contact for help for you or someone you know
- Contact Innovationshtc.org for help in Washington State. Located in Olympia, WA
- To get help through the U.S. National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 or humantraffickinghotline.org
- Washington State Anti-Trafficking Response Network (WARN) Hotline – (206) 245-0782
This is a coalition of non-governmental organizations that provide direct services to victims of human trafficking in Washington State. - Go to www.watraffickinghelp.org to find help in your area.
- If you are a victim in immediate danger call 911.