FACT:  Traffickers don’t fit any one sterotype.  In many cases they appear to live ordinary respectful lives.  They can be family, a person of authority in the community, a clergy member, an educator, etc.  A trafficker can be any race, gender or social economic status.

FACT:  This can be the case in few situations, however this not how most children are trafficked.  Some children are trafficked by family members and others are trafficked by people who manipulate them, make false promises, or theaten them in order to exploit them.  Many children may not understand what is happening to them, blame themselves, or are scared to seek help.  In some cases, children may simply not have the opportunity or knowledge to access help and resources.  The Hollywood version of trafficking we may have in our minds (i.e. white vans and chains) doesn’t represent the reality of how trafficing actually occurs.