Grooming

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01/21/20 • 38 min

Trafficking can be difficult to identify, especially in it's earliest stages. Often a pimp/trafficker will act like a boyfriend and groom his victims into the life by gaining emotional control over them as they fall in love with him. It can be tricky to see the red flags initially as this relationship develops. It is important to listen to your gut.

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Assessment & Recruitment

Assessment and recruitment is the first phase in the cycle of sex trafficking. Head on over to the full show notes for statistics referenced in this episode as well as definitions, resources and the survey mentioned.

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Breaking

The breaking phase occurs when a trafficker introduces his victim into “the life”. For some this can be very violent, including gang rapes, for others it may be giving an illicit massage to one of the predator’s friends.

Shame is often used to maintain power and control. Statements like: “You are just a whore now” “No one will believe you” “Your family won’t love you anymore” “You are the one committing a crime” may be used.

If recovery of a victim is not made prior to this breaking phase it becomes much more difficult.

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