POST THESE
STATISTICS

  • Human trafficking is a $150 billion dollar industry.1
  • Human trafficking is the world’s fastest growing criminal enterprise.2
  • Of the 40 million victims worldwide, 10 million are children.3
  • In the U.S. more than 100,000 children are vulnerable to being trafficked.4
  • The National Human trafficking hotline receives an average of 100 calls per day.4
  • 80% of sex trafficking victims in the U.S. were born in the U.S.7
  • More than half of victims since 2015 first met their trafficker online.8
  • The most frequent places to meet were Facebook and Instagram.8
  • The average age of recruitment is 14.8
  • 50% of victims say their trafficker was a complete stranger when they met.8

TELL YOUR FOLLOWERS THESE SAFE MODELING TIPS

  • Always verify an agent/photographer's identity by contacting their agency before meeting them.
  • Never meet a new agent or photographer alone.
  • When meeting a new agent or photographer, ask for their ID and take a picture of it and them and send it to a friend.
  • Always tell a friend when and where you are meeting for an appointment or shoot.
  • Don't pose for any photos that make you uncomfortable, even if the photographer says "everyone does it" or "it's just part of the job."
  • Always have your own transportation to and from the job. Don't accept a ride from an agent or photographer you don't know very well.
  • Always bring your own drinks or snacks to a job, and don't leave them out so that someone could drug them.
  • To get help or report suspected human trafficking, send a text to BeFree (233733)

USE THESE
HASHTAGS

  • #ModelsAgainstTrafficking
  • #HumansAgainstTrafficking
  • #DontBuyPeople
  • #BuyFashionNotPeople
  • #BuyShoesNotPeople
  • #Buy[fill in the blank]
    NotPeople
  • #SafeModeling
  • #SafeModel
    (as in “I am a #SafeModel”)
  • #SafeModels

TELL YOUR
FOLLOWERS HOW
TRAFFICKERS
RECRUIT VICTIMS
ONLINE

  • The National Human Trafficking Hotline has recorded recruitment on mainstream social media platforms including, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Kik, Meetme.com, WhatsApp, and dating sites/apps like Plenty of Fish, Tinder, and Grindr. 9
  • Online recruitment begins with commenting on the potential victims' photos and sending direct messages. 9
  • Traffickers contact the potential victim claiming to be a recruiter for a modeling agency or the owner of another kind of legitimate business seeking staff. 9
  • Victims are often invited to be flown from all over the country, and are told they are coming to see a modeling agent. 9

TELL YOUR FOLLOWERS ABOUT THESE ACTUAL COMMENTS FROM TRAFFICKERS

  • “Hey! I have to select girls for modelling if you are interested then dm me anytime! “
  • “You’ve got just the look we are searching for. Let’s set up a photo shoot and make your dreams come true!”
  • “Classic style. Let’s collaborate on a shoot in 2019, I’m a photographer here in and I do pay models for their time” (commenter account has link in bio to site of mostly nude teens)
  • “Sent you DM about work. Hope to hear from you. Thank you in advance” (commenter account has link in bio for camgirl page).
  • “I have a friend who can help you get started in modeling. He helped me. DM me.”
  • “I work for Prince H. I have a very good offer for you! It will be more appropriate to discuss the offer by WhatsApp.”

TELL YOUR FOLLOWERS WHAT TRAFFICKERS ARE LOOKING FOR

ONLINE GROOMING

Traffickers focus on meeting need of vulnerable youth by understanding their vulnerabilities, then exploiting them by filling the void and using that to transition the relationship into one of control.

Emotion Core Message from Youth
that Exposes Vulnerability		 What it
might look
like online		 Trafficker’s Strategic Response Trafficker Repellent
Need Understanding I desire understanding. They don’t understand me. “Nobody gets me”; “You don’t really know me” I understand you. Some people
do understand me.
Emptiness/Love I’m not feeling loved. “I and so sick of being single”;
“I wish I had someone around for me”		 I love you. I am loved.
Desire/Allure I’m not feeling beautiful. I want you to like my body and my looks and think I’m desirable. “OMG, I am so ugly”; How do I look?”; “Check out me new pics.” “What do you think?” I think you’re beautiful. l’ll encourage you to show your body. Use your body I am beautiful and I have beautiful elements to my body, mind, and spirit.
Disappointment My life is not going well/not fulfilled. “My life sucks.” “Everyone in my life can go to hell” “Is this all there is to life?” I’ll make your life better. My life is alright.
Connection I don’t have friend/family who care/connect to. “She’s not my true friend”; “If you’re not going to support me, unfriend me”; “I don’t need you anymore” I’ll be your best friend. I have friends and family that care about me.
Freedom I want to be treated like an adult. I want my independence. I want to take risks. “My parents don’t trust me”; “I'm being treated like a kid” I’ll encourage you to take risks. You are an adult. I talk to my family friends and negotiate my independence.
Fear I’m scared. “I need to get out of here”; “Someone save me” I'll protect you. I talk to my family and friends about my fears and they support me.
Success I want to be successful. “I wish there was a way to make quick money”; “Need to step up my game and make real money” I’ll make you successful. I am successful in my life right now.
Confidence I’m not confident. “I don’t know what to do”; “Is this right?”; “I don’t know who I am” Trust in me. I’m pretty confident and know who I am.

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REFERENCES:

information
Humans Against Trafficking

a 501(c)(3) non-profit
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Del Mar, CA 92014-2605
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