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Change your Perception. Pimps are sex traffickers who abuse and manipulate their victims. Traffickers target teens because they are easy to trick and very trusting. 100,000 youth are victims every year Most are recruited from ages 12-14 years. Raise your hand.
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Change your Perception • Pimps are sex traffickers who abuse and manipulate their victims. • Traffickers target teens because they are easy to trick and very trusting. • 100,000 youth are victims every year • Most are recruited from ages 12-14 years
Raise your hand Have you been to any of the following in the last week? • A mall • A grocery store • A coffee shop • A social media site (Facebook, etc.) Would you be able to identify potential signs of recruitment if you saw them in action?
Pay Attention Learn how to recognize a pimp/trafficker: • Makes promises that are too good to be true • Suggests they know how to make money • Buys expensive gifts and likes to flash money • Is vague about his/her profession • Significantly older or controlling boyfriend
You can make a difference. • Know the tricks used by traffickers • Be a good friend • Report it: If you or your friend is targeted by a pimp online or in person… • Tell someone you trust! • Report it to the police. • Call 1-800-THE-LOST or use the web: www.cybertipline.org
