SCROLL: The following dramatized scenario depicts indicators of human trafficking,
a crime committed when a trafficker uses force, fraud or coercion
to compel another person to work for little or no wages or
to commit acts of commercial sex. Human trafficking victims are often invisible
because we do not recognize indicators of human trafficking.
The following scenario shows actions and behaviors that might occur in a
residential community, and how it might impact a School Resource Officer.
Pay attention, because identifying signs of human trafficking and reporting a tip
may save a life.
SHARON: Here, take these downstairs and don’t speak to anyone.
Pick up any mess you see.
COURTNEY: Really, Mom? C'mon. You're not actually going into the party. Are You?
CHERYL: Of course not. I know better... I'll wait right here.
COURTNEY: Thank you.
[Doorbell rings]
SHARON: No, No, Nadia, I’ll get it. Hi Courtney, how are you?
COURTNEY: Hey!
SHARON: Come on in.
COURTNEY: I’m great, Mrs. Williams. Umm..but my mom is outside
and she wants to talk to you.
SHARON: Okay, have fun.
ANGELINA: Hey, Courtney! Oh!
COURTNEY: Hey, how’s it going?
ANGELINA: It's great you could come.
SHARON: Hey Cheryl, Courtney said that you wanted to see me.
CHERYL: Yeah, I wanted to bring you some more brownies, but I didn't want to go in
and bother the kids.
SHARON: Oh please no bother, but thank you.
CHERYL: You’re welcome.
SHARON: Just what we need, more food!
CHERYL: Well, working at the school I know how these kids eat.
SHARON: So you're still volunteering at the school cafeteria, huh?
CHERYL: Yeah, two or three days a week.
ANGELINA: Nadia, take this, will you?
[She hands Nadia Courtney's coat]
ANGELINA: [To Courtney] You want to take a picture?
COURTNEY: Yeah.
ANGELINA: Okay. Hey Josh, take a picture of us.
JOSH: Awesome.
COURTNEY: Sweet.
ANGELINA: Nadia, will you get out of the way?
Hey, just take another one.
JOSH: Oh yeah, sure thing. Ready?
COURTNEY: Sweet, you're the best.
[A different day at school.]
ANGELINA: Hey guys.
COURTNEY: Hey Lina.
ANGELINA: Look at these pictures from the party. They are awesome.
COURTNEY: Oh, my gosh, I remember that.
ANGELINA: Oh my gosh. What am I doing?
COURTNEY: Oh, my God. Hey, Mom.
CHERYL: Hey, sweetie. How are you?
COURTNEY: Good. Come look at these photos.
CHERYL: Oh, let me see.
ANGELINA: That’s Josh’s selfie. [Laughing] Look at that.
COURTNEY: Oh, God. Who’s that girl in the background?
ANGELINA: Oh, that's just Nadia.
COURTNEY: Oh. Where does she go to school?
ANGELINA: What? She doesn't go to school. She's just our maid.
COURTNEY: Oh.
[MONTAGE: Nadia scrubs floors, drags trash bags across the yard, and washes a car.]
[RETURN TO: Earlier scene. Courtney and Lina looking through the party photos.]
CHERYL: Bye, girls.
COURTNEY: Bye, Mom. [Laughing] Look at that.
CHERYL: Officer Lindsey,
OFFICER LINDSEY: Yes?
CHERYL: Do you have a moment?
OFFICER LINDSEY: Yeah, sure. What do you need?
CHERYL: I’m worried about something I just saw inside.
CARD: Human Trafficking occurs when one uses force, fraud or coercion to compel
another person to work for little or no wages or commit acts of commercial sex.
School Resource Officers (SROs) play a very important role in detecting human
trafficking. If you are an SRO, notify your supervisor immediately upon
learning about possible human trafficking indicators.
You can also call the ICE Tip Line, 1-866-347-2423.
CARD 2: This video presented some indicators of a victim of human
trafficking, including: a minor who is unaccompanied by a parent
or legal guardian; a minor not attending school; appearing fearful, anxious,
submissive, tense or nervous and paranoid; being told not to speak;
living in isolation from family, friends and community organizations.
CARD 3: Other common indicators of human trafficking not shown in the video
may include: being deprived of food, water, sleep, medical care,
or other life necessities; appearing coached on what to say;
not being in possession of one's own identification documents;
living in unsuitable or unstable conditions, or lacking personal
possessions; being threatened with deportation or law enforcement action.
Remember, both victims and perpetrators of human trafficking can be any gender,
race, or socioeconomic class.
CARD 4: If you see any indicators of human trafficking, report a tip.
To notify Federal law enforcement, call the ICE-Homeland Security Investigations
Tip Line at 866-347-2423; the tip line is toll free in the U.S. and Canada, and
available twenty-four hours a day.
To speak confidentially with a non-governmental organization,
call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center at 888-373-7888.
In an emergency situation, call 9-1-1 or contact local authorities.