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“Human Trafficking is not black and white, it is not easy to comprehend, and there are many different approaches a trafficker will take when it comes to grooming a new victim. Sex traffickers approach potential victims in various ways, including pretending to be a potential boyfriend or friend, posting newspaper or Internet ads for jobs and opportunities, or even threatening or kidnapping them. Often, false promises are made to the victims about money, new clothes, work or education opportunities, and financial aid for their families. Luring: When a trafficker begins to prey on a new victim, there is a 5-stage approach they will take to "train" the victim. The 5-stages of human trafficking are luring, grooming and gaming, coercion and manipulation, exploitation, and lastly, recruitment.  Assessing the right person  Testing their vulnerabilities and boundaries  Determine whether that person is looking for what they are selling  Testing the waters to see if that person is open to dating  Collecting as much information as possible about them  Making them feel special One of the most modern ways for a trafficker to begin luring a victim is through social media. Social media allows easy access for predators to connect with naive and needy victims. Traffickers search through apps like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Tik Tok, looking for vulnerable children and teens. They then will begin liking posts and possibly even start sending them private messages through these apps. In the "honeymoon stage," or as most know it, the grooming and gaming stage, the trafficker will do anything to make the potential victim fall in love with him. Often when an individual is emotionally attached to someone, they tend to care and do things for them that they wouldn't do for anyone else. The trafficker wants the potential victim to be emotionally attached to him to manipulate the victim. Grooming & Gaming:  The victim feels as though they are in love  The victim has found their dream partner who will make their dreams come true  The trafficker promises a future with a family, home, etc.  The trafficker makes them feel special, loved, and cared for  They may engage in physical intimacy  The trafficker continues collecting personal information about the victim's dreams and aspirations, family, what they love and care about the most  The trafficker may introduce the victim to illicit drugs under the guise of loosening up, having fun Once the victim has fallen in love, the trafficker will move onto the next stage.” Link: https://crimestoppersguelphwellington.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/HTinWC-5-Stages-of-Human-Trafficking.pdf. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/support