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The Campaign to Rescue and Restore Victims of Human Trafficking

Printable pdf version of Screening Tool For Victims of Human Trafficking for Law Enforcement Officers

Screening Tool For Victims of Human Trafficking

This tool contains key questions law enforcement officers should consider asking to determine whether someone is a victim of human trafficking. The questions will also help to secure information that can later be used as testimonial evidence.


Fraud/Financial Coercion Questions


Physical Abuse Questions

Freedom of Movement Questions

Psychological Coercion Questions

Behavioral indicators:

Environmental Indicators:

Law enforcement officers questioning the victim should consider the following:

If you think you have come in contact with a victim of human trafficking, call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center at 1.888.3737.888. This hotline will help you determine if you have encountered victims of human trafficking, will identify local resources available in your community to help victims, and will help you coordinate with local social service organizations to help protect and serve victims so they can begin the process of restoring their lives. For more information on human trafficking visit www.acf.hhs.gov/trafficking.


Last Updated: December 29, 2008