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Inappropriate clothing- unusual for age or context
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Unfamiliar with the area where he or she resides, unable to name local streets, landmarks, etc.
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Story sounds scripted or inconsistent
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Possession of expensive items
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Lack of personal possessions
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Unable to produce personal identification
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Seems nervous, anxious, fearful, paranoid
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Avoids eye contact
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New mobile phone
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Shows signs of poor health: injuries, malnourished
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Answers to various names or aliases
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"Boyfriend" is older, controlling, abusive
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History of frequent travel or residing in various locations
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Lies about his or her age claiming to be older than appearance
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Tattoos or Branding
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Evidence of recurring or multiple STD’s
Where to Call if you see signs of Human Trafficking
The National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline (NHTRC)
1-888-373-7888 (or text to “BeFree” or 233733)
The New Jersey Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-855-END-NJ-HT
(1-855-363-6548)
New Jersey DCP&P 1-877-NJ-ABUSE
9-1-1 (If in immediate danger)
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