Spot the Signs

Spot the Signs is a campaign by the UK government to raise awareness of the signs of human trafficking and encourage reporting. The campaign provides information on the signs of trafficking, such as signs of physical abuse, poor living conditions, and control of movement. It encourages people to report any suspicions they have of trafficking, either through the national helpline or the police.

 

What is “grooming?” And how is the term being misused? – from Love146
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What is “grooming?” And how is the term being misused? – from Love146

ByEyes on Trafficking News

At Love146, when we say “grooming” we’re talking about the process predators use to lure a child into relationship, gain trust with them, and prepare them for sexual exploitation. “Grooming” as portrayed in the media According to recently updated guidance from the Associated Press on the word grooming: “Some people use the word ‘groom’ or…

Cork hotel worker alerted authorities to guest who had trafficked a child into Ireland
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Cork hotel worker alerted authorities to guest who had trafficked a child into Ireland

ByEyes on Trafficking News

A CORK man helping in the fight against child trafficking voiced concern that the safety of vulnerable children is being left to the public, and is calling for much stronger action by authorities in Ireland. JP O’Sullivan from MECPATHS (Mercy Efforts for Child Protection Against Trafficking with the Hospitality Sector) offers training to help those…

STOP THE TRAFFIK and Traffik Analysis Hub statement on the conflict in Ukraine
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STOP THE TRAFFIK and Traffik Analysis Hub statement on the conflict in Ukraine

ByEyes on Trafficking News

We are extremely concerned and saddened about the escalating situation and ongoing military action in Ukraine. Alongside the devastation we feel for the loss of civilian life, we are increasingly concerned about the impact this conflict will have on the exploitation and trafficking of those whose vulnerabilities will have been exacerbated by this conflict. Up…

Technology and Human Trafficking: Does technology need to be cancelled?
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Technology and Human Trafficking: Does technology need to be cancelled?

ByEyes on Trafficking News

31 January 2022 The spread of technology across the globe has been an unstoppable force since its creation and it is increasingly being used in every facet of life, including the world of crime. Human trafficking has not escaped this trend, and this technology is now playing a central role in the recruitment, sale, and coercion of victims. The use of technology for…