{"id":45198,"date":"2018-02-22T18:41:38","date_gmt":"2018-02-22T23:41:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/huntsville.dopperonline.ca\/?p=45198"},"modified":"2018-02-22T18:41:38","modified_gmt":"2018-02-22T23:41:38","slug":"opp-encourage-public-learn-indicators-human-trafficking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/opp-encourage-public-learn-indicators-human-trafficking\/","title":{"rendered":"OPP encourage public to learn the indicators of human trafficking"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In support of Ontario&#8217;s first Human Trafficking Awareness Day, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is encouraging the public to learn the indicators of human trafficking.<\/p>\n<p>Across Ontario, more and more victims are being recruited from small towns and lured with promises of love and a &#8220;better life.&#8221; Human trafficking involves the recruitment, transportation or harbouring of persons for the purposes of exploitation, typically in the sex industry or for forced labour.<\/p>\n<div style=\"float: left; margin-right: 14px;\"><strong><broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45658\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone><\/strong><\/div>\n<p>The indicators of human trafficking are not always obvious. Although the presence of one indicator does not necessarily identify human trafficking, a variety of indicators may point to the fact that an individual is being trafficked and needs help. These indicators may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The individual seems afraid, anxious or depressed.<\/li>\n<li>Another person controls the individual&#8217;s conversation.<\/li>\n<li>Another person speaks on behalf of the individual.<\/li>\n<li>Another person holds or controls the individual&#8217;s identification, which may be real or fake.<\/li>\n<li>There are signs of poor health, hygiene and\/or nutrition.<\/li>\n<li>The individual is wearing inappropriate clothing for the weather or situation.<\/li>\n<li>There is an age gap between the individual and their companion.<\/li>\n<li>There are tattoos or branding on the individual to show ownership.<\/li>\n<li>The individual has scars or injuries from abuse.<\/li>\n<li>The individual has no control over their money.<\/li>\n<li>The individual has expensive items but no basic necessities.<\/li>\n<li>The individual has new, older friends who provide gifts, drugs, expensive clothing and\/or jewelry.<\/li>\n<li>The individual has lost connection with their family and friends.<\/li>\n<li>The individual misses class regularly, or drops out of school.<\/li>\n<li>The individual is reluctant to engage with teachers, youth workers, social workers or other adults in their life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To learn more, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/opp.ca\/humantrafficking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=http:\/\/opp.ca\/humantrafficking&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1519423991598000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGLnxv3uLyFNiwX_ZXQRqap6XmtgQ\">opp.ca\/humantrafficking<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In support of Human Trafficking Awareness Day, the OPP is completing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opp.ca\/index.php?id=115&amp;entryid=5a8ed727af4f937b3b03ee43\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=https:\/\/www.opp.ca\/index.php?id%3D115%26entryid%3D5a8ed727af4f937b3b03ee43&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1519423991598000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEqCmnEiEQwP9Z7pJwhX0KuZ4AE6w\">poster campaign<\/a> to help raise public awareness regarding human trafficking. Posters regarding human trafficking will be posted across the province in hotels, restaurants, transportation centres, arenas, gas stations, schools, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Any person with information regarding possible instances of human trafficking should immediately contact any OPP Detachment or their nearest police authority.<\/p>\n<p>Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at <a href=\"tel:(800)%20222-8477\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1-800-222-8477<\/a> (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Don\u2019t miss out on Doppler! 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