FAMILIAL TRAFFICKING
Protection starts at home.
The fastest-growing form of trafficking today is familial. It’s someone who has proximity such as: caregivers, teachers, coaches, and peers at school.
A victim can seem to function as a normal human while living at home. The predator uses the victim’s trust to silence them.
Familial trafficking is the fastest-growing form of child sexual exploitation.
It doesn’t look like abduction. It looks like:
- Manipulation
- Silence
- Misplaced trust
And it often begins inside the home.
Did You Know?
25–50% of child trafficking cases in the U.S. involve a family member.
8 Questions Every Parent Must Ask:
You can’t fight what you don’t see. These questions help you start looking.
How To Talk To Your Sons & Daughters:
Red Flags To Watch For:
Sudden behavior or mood changes
Secrecy, unexplained absences
Cash, phones, or gifts they shouldn’t have
Overly controlling adult relationships
Medical signs (STIs, bruises, untreated injuries)
Fear of authority, shutdown behavior
Who's Most At Risk?
1
%
OF TRAFFICKED YOUTH WERE IN FOSTER CARE
1
%
WERE PREVIOUSLY SEXUALLY ABUSED
1
IS THE AVERAGE AGE OF PORN EXPOSURE
MANY BELIEVE THEY “CHOSE” EXPLOITATION
What To Do If You See Something
- Call: 1-800-THE-LOST
- Report: CyberTipline.org
- Contact: Your local law enforcement
You’re not just protecting your kids—you’re building a home they never need to escape from.