The exploitation of a person in order to solicit a benefit to the trafficker such as labour, financial gain or sexual gain.
Youth Activist Inc's goal for this campaign is to both raise awareness and educate about the dangers of human trafficking. We've created a series of three videos highlighting the impact of social media on human trafficking as well as the myths and misconceptions around the issue.
Being constantly controlled or watched by one person or a group of people, or escorted at all times
Having a debt to pay back for things like clothing, accommodation or other gifts
Not being allowed to contact friends or family
Not having any I.D. in their possession, for example, a passport or drivers’ license
Having bruises or other signs of physical abuse
Suddenly having expensive clothing, accessories or other premium items
Avoiding eye contact and/or appearing to be fearful, nervous or submissive, especially in the presence of their partner
Feeling alone and powerless with nowhere and no one else to turn to
Being moved often and claiming to be “new” or “just visiting”
Not having any I.D. in their possession, for example, a passport or drivers’ license
Being moved often and claiming to be “new” or “just visiting”
Having bruises or other signs of physical abuse
From Statistics Canada
Police-reported incidents of human trafficking since 2009.
Of accused traffickers were over the age of 55
Of human trafficking victims were under the age of 18
Of police-reported human trafficking victims were women and girls
Days was the average time to process cases of human trafficking, nearly double the time for cases involving other violent offenses
Of accused traffickers since 2009 have been men
Of human trafficking victims were under the age of 18
Of accused traffickers since 2009 have been men
Youth Activists Inc. (YAI), is a non-profit organization focusing on the development of youth leadership skills, community organizing, and advocacy for youth related issues within the province of Ontario. Started in February 2019, YAI strives to push young people to advocate for issues that matter to them with their tagline “Ignite Your Passion’’.