Isolate

In the context of human trafficking, isolate can refer to a tactic used by traffickers to control and exploit their victims. Traffickers may isolate their victims by restricting their movements, cutting off their communication with friends and family, and preventing them from accessing resources and services. This isolation can make it difficult for victims to seek help and escape their situation.

Traffickers may also use isolation as a means of psychological manipulation, making their victims feel dependent and helpless. They may threaten or use violence against their victims to maintain control, and isolate them to prevent them from seeking help or confiding in others.

Isolation can be a particularly effective tactic for traffickers when victims are in a foreign country or do not speak the local language. In these situations, victims may feel especially vulnerable and isolated, making it difficult for them to seek help or escape.

It is important for law enforcement and service providers to be aware of the ways in which traffickers use isolation to control their victims, and to take steps to help victims overcome this isolation and access the resources and support they need to escape trafficking.