Assuming you have the opportunity to speak with a potential victim privately and without jeopardizing the victim’s safety because the trafficker is watching, here are some sample questions suggested by the U.S. Department of State: 1

• Can you leave your job if you want to?

• Can you come and go as you please?

• Have you been hurt or threatened if you tried to leave?

• Has your family been threatened?

• Do you live with your employer?

• Where do you sleep and eat?

• Are you in debt to your employer?

• Do you have your passport/identification? Who has it?

Often, however, It may be unsafe to attempt to assist a trafficking victim — for them and for you. If you believe you have identified someone still in a trafficking situation, alert law enforcement immediately. 1

911 Emergency

1-888-373-7888 National Human Trafficking Hotline

1) www.state.gov/identify-and-assist-a-trafficking-victim