NES: Human Trafficking (Adults)

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1. Introduction
2. The Context and the Victims
   1. What is Human Trafficking?
   2. The Reasons for Human Trafficking
   3. The Extent of Human Trafficking
   4. The Victims - Who Are They?
   5. The Victims - Where Do They Come From?
   6. Case Study
   7. How do Traffickers Maintain Control?
   8. Summary
3. Referral
4. Human Trafficking and Health
5. Your Role in Supporting Victims
6. Support for Staff Dealing with Victims
7. Further Information and Additional Resources
8. Review of Learning Outcomes

How do Traffickers Maintain Control?

Traffickers maintain control over their victims, mainly by:

• Intimidation
• Threats of beating, violence or death
• Threats to the victim's family members
• Violence
• Psychological hold
• Ritual oaths
• Removal of documentation, e.g., ID, immigration papers
• Fear of authorities
• Isolation - exploitation, lack of language, lack of awareness of their rights

Explore the graphic below to find out more about a few other victims.

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