Human Trafficking

Young people experiencing homelessness are one of the most vulnerable groups when it comes to human trafficking. Young people and other housing-insecure individuals may be lured or groomed by traffickers who befriend them, give them shelter and take care of their basic needs. This collection provides practical resources to help service providers and others recognize the signs of human trafficking, intervene safely and make referrals to appropriate supports.

What is this collection all about?

Know the facts about human trafficking in Canada and in particular, the sexual exploitation of young women.
Learn how to recognize signs of grooming and recruitment.
Gain skills for first responders to intervene safely to prevent further harm.
Read first-hand experiences from survivors.
Explore practical ways to provide support for survivors

Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline. The Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline is a confidential service available in multiple languages. Support can be accessed 24/7 to connect victims and survivors with social services, law enforcement, and emergency services, as well as receive tips from the public.

For assistance, call 1-833-900-1010 or visit canadianhumantraffickinghotline.ca

What Is Human Trafficking?

Learn the facts about human trafficking and understand the scope of the issue in Canada.

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Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking

Service Delivery

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Introduction to Human Trafficking

Prevention
Service Delivery

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#NotInMyCity

Health and Well-Being

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Facts and Myths about Human Trafficking

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Understanding and Recognizing Human Trafficking

Knowledge Mobilization
Prevention

Recruitment and Grooming

These learning materials focus on recognizing risk factors and warning signs of human trafficking.

Studies have shown that although traffickers recruit from all areas and backgrounds, marginalized, lower-income young people are often more at risk. Homeless youth are among the most vulnerable. –Covenant House Toronto

A report of Canadian incidents of human trafficking shows “the vast majority (96%) of detected victims of human trafficking were women and girls. In all, one in four (25%) victims were under the age of 18. Meanwhile, one in five (20%) were aged 25 to 34.”

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