Discuss the major investigative leads for human trafficking cases and why they are important

Question

What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

A good answer should include the following:
• A minor, especially a runaway, involved in commercial sexual activities is being exploited through "survival sex." • A citizen of another country is not in possession of identifying documents and claims that someone else is holding these documents. • The person's movement, speech, and activities appear to be monitored or controlled by another person. • Little or no compensation is paid to a person who works excessive hours. • The person is reluctant to respond or shows fear when asked about unsafe working conditions. • The person is unaware of their geographical location Workers who are transported to and from labor locations covertly and under controlled conditions. • Laborers who appear to be suffering from malnutrition or physical abuse. • Laborers quartered at or near the work site and only allowed to shop at the "company store." • The work site is surrounded by barbed wire, may have bars on the windows, is surrounded by guards and guard dogs, and has the overall appearance of a guarded compound. • The work site is self-contained and the workers have no access to telephones. • Workers living in an area which is an unsuitable living space.