Signs to look for when encountering a potential victim:

• Items in their possession such as hotel business cards, escort service business cards, hotel keys, a number of condoms etc.

• Presence of an overly controlling or abusive boyfriend.

• Excess amount of cash

• Chronic runaway/homeless youth

• Signs of branding (tattoo/jewelry)

• Lying about age/false identification

• Inconsistency in stories

• Lack of knowledge about a given community and whereabouts

• Inability or fear to make contact

• Injuries/ signs of physical abuse or torture

• Restricted/scripted communication

• Attitude- defensive, rude, evasive, aggressive

• Demeanor- fear, anxiety, depression, submissive, tense, nervous

• Little knives or some kind of weapon (used to keep themselves safe)

• Style of shoes and clothing, sometimes they will be wearing tight clothes, short skirts, etc.  Does the time of year match the clothing?