What are possible signs?
- Living with employer
- Inability to speak to individual alone
- Poor living conditions
- Signs of physical abuse submissive or fearful
What you can do:
- Stay calm
- Listen carefully, without interrupting and judgment
- Avoid asking “why” questions
- Believe the person, reassure your friend it is not their fault
- Maintain confidentiality and privacy
Resources to use if you suspect human trafficking:
Elmwood Community Resource Centre Counselling – Ph: (204) 982-1720 ext. 201 or 304
Mount Carmel Clinic- Sage House – Ph: (204) 943-6379
Marymound Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline – Ph: (204) 338-7971
Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline Ph:1-833-900-1010 or Email: hotline@ccteht.ca
-Hotline Response Advocates are available 24/7/365 and support is available in over 200 languages. The hotline can connect callers to local service providers and/or emergency services in communities across Canada.
Chrysalis Anti-Human Trafficking Network (National Toll-Free Counselling Line)
Ph: 1- 866-528-7109
