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The grooming process in sex trafficking is a tactic used by traffickers to manipulate and exploit their victims. This process can vary, but typically involves several stages, including:
Building trust: The trafficker will often start by building a relationship with the victim, gaining their trust and making them feel comfortable. This can be done through flattery, compliments, or by posing as a romantic partner or a trusted friend.
Isolation: Once the victim has developed a relationship with the trafficker, they will isolate them from friends, family, and other support systems. This makes it easier for the trafficker to control and manipulate the victim.
Psychological manipulation: The trafficker may use psychological manipulation techniques to control the victim, such as threatening to harm them or their loved ones, or by making them feel responsible for the trafficking situation.
Exploitation: The trafficker will then exploit the victim by forcing them into the sex trade. This can include physical, sexual, and psychological abuse, as well as other forms of exploitation.
It's important to note that sex trafficking can happen to anyone and that traffickers often prey on vulnerable individuals, such as those who are homeless, runaways, or victims of domestic violence. If you or someone you know is in a situation that may be indicative of sex trafficking, it's important to reach out for help.
Call the National Human Trafficking Hotline toll-free hotline at 1-888-373-7888 to report potential human trafficking. There are Anti-Trafficking Hotline Advocates available 24/7. Text the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 233733.
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