25 www.peicrimestoppers.com Human Trafficking, it’s happening here. what is Human Trafficking? HUMAN TRAFFICKING IS MODERN-DAY SLAVERY Human Traffickings defined as the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or receipt of persons, by various means of coercion, force, fraud, or the abuse of power, for the purpose of exploitation. Exploitation typically includes sexual exploitation, forced labour, involuntary servitude, or slavery. The clandestine nature of Human Trafficking makes it difficult to ascertain its true magnitude. The United Nations however has estimated that over 700,000 persons are trafficked annually. Other organizations have put the estimated totals even higher than this. It is also estimated that more than half of the people who are trafficked annually are children! Child victims of trafficking are often exploited for sexual purposes, including prostitution, pornography and sex tourism. They are also exploited for forced labour, including domestic servitude, sweatshop factory work and migrant farming. VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING CAN BE FOUND IN: • Commercial sex or prostitution • Nannies or servants • Sweatshops factories • Construction • Farming or landscaping where does it occur? DON’T CLOSE YOUR EYES TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING Certainly experience has show that Human Trafficking occurs in our major cities across Canada, however it is not exclusively restricted there. Wherever there is a demand for any of the services referred to in the pervious list, it is conceivable victims can be found there as well. Perhaps in your own community! Please don’t close your eyes to Human Trafficking, If you suspect or know of Human Trafficking activity please contact your local Police, or if you wish to remain anonymous, call your local Crime Stoppers program at 1-800-222-TIPS. ROOT CAUSES Some of the main causes for trafficking persons into Canada include: an increasing demand for low cost labour and services across Canada and the United States, poverty, lack of education and employment opportunities and inequality (gender, nationality) in countries of origin. identifying victims. HOW TO RECOGNIZE A VICTIM - Speak neither English nor French, or may not speak on their own behalf - Originate from a foreign country - Be unaware of local surroundings even though they have been in the area for an extended period of time. - Show evidence of control, intimidation or abnormal psychological fear - Not be able to move or leave job - Have bruises or show signs of physical abuse - Show signs of malnutrition - Be frequently accompanied by an individual who may be their trafficker - Be frequently moved by their trafficker WHAT IS THE VICTIM’S MINDSET? THE VICTIMS MAY: Not self-identify as victims of human trafficking. Victims may not appear to need social services because they have a place to live, food to eat, medical care and what they think is a paying job; Be taught to distrust outsiders, expecially law enforcement. They have a sense of fear and distrust toward the government and police because they are afraid they will be deported; Feel better in their current situation than where the came from, even if they are being exploited; Be completely unaware of their rights or may have been intentionally misinformed about their right in our country; Fear for their families in their home countries. Some traffickers threaten that they will harm their families if they report their situations to, or cooperate with, law enforcement. what you can do about it. OPEN YOUR EYES Quite often Human Trafficking is happening right in our own communities and we do not notice. The reason we do not notice is often due to a lack of familiarity about Human Trafficking. We encourage you to firstly make yourself aware of the issue of Human Trafficking, and secondly, help your family and friends be aware. By raising awareness levels through-out all communities in Canada we believe we will be able to greatly reduce the incidence and continuance of Human Trafficking. That is a good thing to do! Please help those victims already in our midst and help prevent the importation and exploitation of more. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU CONTACT CRIME STOPPERS?: Firstly your identity will never be known as Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display. Your call will be completely anonymous. The information you provide will be forwarded to the Police for investigation and if proven to be accurate will help ensure the perpetrator(s) will be arrested and charged, and you would be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000 Canadian. The victim (the person being trafficked) will be police with assistance and if from another country can be provided with a temporary residency permit and a safe location while the matter is being resolved. resources. ON BEHALF OF VICTIMS For victims of unimaginable cruelty, we are appealing for a Countrywide fight against Human Trafficking. A National, collaborative, powerful fight. We are appealing because human trafficking is modern day slavery. We are appealing because these victims have no voice. Crime Stopper Programs all across Canada have a proven record at helping solve Crime in our communities. We are very pleased to be part of what we belive is the solution to helping to reduce and even eliminate the practice of Human Trafficking in Canada and help curtail the incidence of people being trafficked through Canada to the United States. Please don’t close your eyes! Remember please that in addition to being a major crime, Human Trafficking is a serious violation of the Human rights of the individuals who are being trafficked. By participating in our Blue Blindfold Campaign you will be helping those who are not able to help themselves. Together we can make it stop! For more information on HUMAN TRAFFICKING, please refer to the list of resources below. If you think you know someone being trafficked, or are being trafficked yourself, WE ARE HERE TO HELP. Please call 1-800-222-8477. Canadian Crime Stoppers Association wishes to acknowledge the assistance of the United Kingdom Human Trafficking Centre who provided us with material and permission to use the concept. www.canadiancrimestoppers.org www.rcmp-grc.ca
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