Signs Continued...
Parents,Teachers,Employers,Counselors,Nurses,Doctors,Other professionals and
friends of trafficking victims are often unaware of the abuse
that is happening right in front of their eyes....
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Running away from home
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Truancy, chronic absenteeism
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Sudden drop in grades
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Changes in friends or alienation from regualr friends
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Rumors among students regarding sex activities
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Sudden change in behaviour, attitude or attire
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Anger, agression, being suicidal or fearful
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Claims of a new mysterious/secretive "boyfriend"
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Use of drugs
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Weight loss
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Bruises or other physical trauma
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New cell phone or multiple cell phones
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Use of terminology related to prostitution
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Tattoos that are related to pimping/prostitution activity
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Secrecy with social media and phone
(Taken from the San Diego County District Attorney)
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