Recognising human trafficking: key warning signs

Australian Federal Police Commander Helen Schneider lists the indicators for human trafficking.

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00:00Human trafficking does not discriminate. Victims can come from any age, gender,

00:04culture, religion or socio-economic background. Some people might be at higher

00:09risk of becoming a victim of modern slavery due to certain vulnerabilities.

00:13This might include a poorer socio-economic background, language

00:18barriers, an unregulated visa status or a lack of knowledge or understanding of

00:23Australian laws. General indicators of human trafficking could include violence

00:28or threats of violence, a lack of access or control of earnings or ID documents,

00:34it might be an inability to communicate or move around freely, or it could include

00:39someone who is showing signs of anxiety or fear. Human trafficking is a societal

00:45problem that all Australians can help solve or combat. Any piece of information,

00:50however big or small, can help protect a person who is at risk of exploitation.

00:54The AFP is always here to support and protect victims of human trafficking,

00:59but for those individuals who don't feel comfortable coming forward through police

01:03in the first instance, you can always seek assistance via the Salvation Army-led

01:08additional referral pathway.

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