If you know someone or suspect someone is a victim of human trafficking, you can contact any of the resources below: Cuyahoga County Regional Human Trafficking Task Force: Hour Hotline: Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Department: Tipsters can call our Detective Bureau or submit a tip online.
Cuyahoga County News Now. Print this Page. Mail this page. Back to Cuyahoga County News Now. What is human trafficking? Human trafficking is a form of human slavery that includes forced labor, domestic servitude, and commercial sex trafficking. It affects everyone — U. This is not the case. The misrepresentation of human trafficking in the media has caused confusion among the public because portrayals are inaccurate or oversimplified.
Human trafficking occurs here in Cuyahoga County. This includes the city AND the suburbs. It affects all demographics and social classes. How are victims recruited? Unlike the Hollywood portrayal of victims being snatched off the street, victims are heavily recruited on the internet and popular social media apps. Apps like Facebook, Tinder, Plenty of Fish, and others are used to troll in search of new victims.
What are the signs of human trafficking? Has few or no personal possessions or evidence of homelessness. May also have no identification. May have no financial records or bank accounts.
Sudden changes in attention to personal hygiene. Usually a name or nickname of the trafficker, but may also include the following: Barcode Playboy Bunny Hearts or Stars Animal Paw Prints What can I do if I know or suspect someone is a victim of human trafficking?
