Human Trafficking Prevention
If you or someone you know is in danger of human trafficking, help is available.
Contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline:
📞 1-888-373-7888
Text "HELP" or "INFO" to 233733
Visit https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en
What is Human Trafficking?
Human trafficking occurs when a trafficker uses force, fraud or coercion to control another person for the purpose of engaging in commercial sex acts or soliciting labor or services against his/her will. Force, fraud, or coercion need not be present if the individual engaging in commercial sex is under 18 years of age.
Human trafficking can happen to anyone but some people are more vulnerable than others. Significant risk factors include recent migration or relocation, substance use, mental health concerns, involvement with the children welfare system and being a runaway or homeless youth. Often, traffickers identify and leverage their victims’ vulnerabilities in order to create dependency.
- Have an unstable living situation
- Have previously experienced other forms of violence such as sexual abuse or domestic violence
- Have run away or are involved in the juvenile justice or child welfare system
- Are undocumented immigrants
- Are facing poverty or economic need
- Have a caregiver or family member who has a substance use issue
- Are addicted to drugs or alcohol
You Are Not Alone.
Victims and survivors can seek support without fear. Help is confidential, and resources are available 24/7.
Adapted from: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/
This notice is posted in compliance with California Education Code § 49381, requiring schools to raise awareness and provide accessible resources to combat human trafficking.