Safeguarding

How can you spot if someone may be vulnerable and being exploited?

There are various tell-tale signals to look for. One sign on its own does not mean someone has been trafficked, but several signs together should give you cause for concern. A person may potentially be vulnerable if they:

• do not know their home or work address
• allows others to speak for them when addressed directly
• live or travel in a group, sometimes with other people who do not speak the same language
• are collected very early and/or returned late at night on a regular basis
• have inappropriate clothing for the work they are performing and/or a lack of safety equipment
• show signs of injury or malnourishment
• are isolated from the community and/or appear to be under the control or influence of others
• have no cash of their own