When taking advantage, traffickers first offer to fill a void. Oftentimes, they’ll build a rapport and faux connection with the person they’re targeting before moving to exploit them. By the time exploitation begins, many victims of human trafficking feel trapped.
After all, it is not uncommon for human traffickers to employ coercion, fraud, and force in order to continue committing crimes of this nature.
The Dayton Police Department maintains that it’s working with schools, human trafficking survivors, and others in the community. This is key to not just making a positive difference, but also making sure that folks are informed when it comes to human trafficking and what this crime entails.
More on the behavior patterns of human traffickers
Sometimes, human traffickers lead their victims to believe nothing is wrong with what’s happening to them. Many victims also may not be aware of what “human trafficking” entails. This, in and of itself, poses a very serious problem.
Unfortunately, law enforcement also cautions that spotting victims of human trafficking often remains easier said than done. This is because traffickers have a tendency to move around the people they’re abusing.
