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Am I Being Trafficked?

Trafficking doesn't always look like the movies. This quick assessment will help you recognize common warning signs of trafficking and coercive control, understand common myths, and connect you with trusted resources if you're concerned about yourself or someone else.

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Question 1 of 6

Control & Freedom

(Select all that apply)
A

Someone controls where I go, who I spend time with, or where I live.

B

I feel like I cannot leave my current situation safely.

C

Someone has taken or controls my identification, passport, driver's license, or other important documents.

D

Someone controls my transportation or prevents me from leaving.

E

I need permission before I can go somewhere or talk to someone.

F

None of these apply.

Question 2 of 6

Fear & Coercion

(Select all that apply)
A

I am afraid of what will happen if I leave.

B

Someone has threatened me, my family, my children, my pets, or someone I care about.

C

I feel pressured to do things I don't want to do because I'm afraid of the consequences.

D

I feel like I have no real choice in my situation.

E

None of these apply.

Question 3 of 6

Work & Financial Exploitation

(Select all that apply)
A

I was promised a job or opportunity that turned out to be very different.

B

I am being forced, pressured, or manipulated to work or perform commercial sexual activity and do not feel free to leave.

C

Someone controls or has taken away my money, bank account, identification, or important documents.

D

I owe someone a debt that I am expected to "work off."

E

None of these apply.

Question 4 of 6

Sexual Exploitation

Commercial Sex Act: "Any sex act on account of which anything of value is given to or received by any person." - Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA

 

Examples of Commercial Sexual Activity: intercourse, other sexual acts, escorting, prostitution, creating sexually explicit content, live webcam or livestream sexual performance, erotic massage involving sexual acts—all in exchange for money or something of value

(Select all that apply)
A

I have been pressured, manipulated, or forced to engage in commercial sex.

B

Someone else profits financially from my commercial sexual activity.

C

I have been threatened, manipulated, or pressured into sexual activity I did not want.

D

None of these apply.

Question 5 of 6

Isolation & Dependency

(Select all that apply)
A

I have become isolated from friends or family.

B

Someone monitors my phone, location, or communications.

C

I feel completely dependent on one person for housing, money, food, transportation, or safety.

D

Someone tells me not to talk to other people about my situation.

E

None of these apply.

Question 6 of 6

Grooming & Manipulation

(Select all that apply)
A

Someone quickly gained my trust and then became increasingly controlling.

B

Someone uses guilt, threats, manipulation, or intimidation to influence my decisions.

C

I feel like I have to "keep the peace" to avoid making someone angry.

D

I often feel like I'm walking on eggshells around someone.

E

Someone has told me to lie about my work, living situation, relationship with them, or why I'm with them.

F

None of these apply.

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