Human Trafficking in Waterloo Region

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Human trafficking in Waterloo Region

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Human Trafficking in Waterloo

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Human Trafficking in Waterloo Region

Presented by the Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Centre of Waterloo Region. ​The focus of this resource is human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation (i.e. sex trafficking). ​Sex trafficking is when someone is forced to sell sex against their will.

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  • Rates are increasing
  • Young people are at highest risk
  • Most victims are female (95%)

Sex Traffickers:

  • Connect with people in person and online
  • Often act kind or in love to lure people
  • Use threats to control people
  • Keep the profits
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