Deeper dives into human trafficking continue to reveal the tactics that perpetrators of this crime rely upon in order to exploit victims.
It is very common for human traffickers to pose as the friends or romantic partners of those being victimized. Moreover, there are cases where people find themselves suffering from trafficking at the hands of relatives or other trusted authority figures in their lives.
With the rise of the internet and social media, human traffickers also continue turning to these places to find new people to target. Anti-human trafficking experts, survivors, law enforcement, and other key officials are therefore sharing information that people can use to practice safe habits while online.
Meanwhile, law enforcement in Ohio is drawing attention to one key risk factor for human trafficking: poverty.
A critical message from the Dayton Police Department
According to law enforcement in Dayton, Ohio, human traffickers often take advantage of people suffering from issues like poverty, substance abuse, and even a lack of self-worth.
