Understanding & Trafficking

Explore the critical issues of exploitation and trafficking. Learn how these affect individuals and communities, and discover ways to identify and combat these challenges.

Exploitation Assessment Questionnaire

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Are You a Victim of Exploitation?
Choose the option that best describes your experience.
I. Childhood Exploitation & Forced Labor

1. Were you ever made to work as a child instead of going to school? Example: A parent or guardian forced you to work in fields, sell goods, or do hard labor instead of getting an education.

2. Did you have to work in a home or business to "pay off" something for your family? Example: You were told to clean, cook, or work at a shop because your family owed money or needed help.

3. Were you physically punished for not working hard enough as a child? Example: An adult hit you, locked you in a room, or refused to let you eat if you didn’t finish work.

4. Did anyone ever send you to live with someone else who made you work? Example: A relative or guardian sent you to stay with another family who forced you to do labor in exchange for food and shelter.

5. Were you ever threatened as a child to keep quiet about unfair treatment? Example: Someone told you that if you told others about being overworked, you would be punished or abandoned.

II. Sexual Exploitation & Human Trafficking

6. Have you ever been offered money, gifts, or a place to stay in exchange for sex? Example: Someone said they’d help you with rent, clothes, or bills but only if you slept with them.

7. Has anyone ever taken sexual pictures or videos of you without your permission? Example: Someone secretly recorded or photographed you naked or in sexual situations.

8. Have you ever been blackmailed with sexual photos or videos? Example: Someone threatened to post naked pictures of you online unless you did what they wanted.

9. Were you ever forced or pressured to have sex at work? Example: A boss, manager, or coworker said you had to sleep with them to keep your job or get promoted.

10. Have you ever been sold, traded, or forced into sex against your will? Example: Someone made money off of you by forcing you into prostitution, pornography, or escort services.

III. Workplace Forced Labor

11. Have you ever worked a job where you were not allowed to leave? Example: You were locked in a workplace or forced to stay on-site with no freedom.

12. Did an employer ever keep your ID, passport, or visa from you? Example: A boss or recruiter took your documents and refused to return them.

13. Were you ever made to work under threats of violence? Example: A boss or coworker threatened to beat you or harm your family if you didn’t work.

14. Have you ever been forced to work to "pay off a debt"? Example: Someone told you that you owed them money and had to work for free to repay them.

15. Were you ever promised a good job but forced into labor instead? Example: You applied for a job expecting one thing but were forced into something completely different.

IV. Institutional Exploitation (Prison & Immigration Detention)

16. Did you have to work in prison or detention without being paid? Example: You were forced to do labor like cleaning, cooking, or laundry inside a prison or immigration detention center without receiving wages.

17. Were you given special privileges in exchange for labor or favors? Example: A prison guard or detention officer promised better food, phone access, or early release if you did work for them or gave them personal favors.

18. Were you forced to smuggle items for guards or inmates? Example: A prison guard or another inmate threatened you or offered protection if you transported drugs, weapons, or contraband inside the facility.

19. Did someone in a detention center control your money, food, or belongings? Example: Another detainee, an officer, or prison staff took control of your commissary money, food, or personal items and forced you to obey them to get them back.

20. Were you ever physically harmed for not obeying prison staff or detainees? Example: You were beaten, locked in solitary confinement, or threatened with violence if you didn’t follow orders from guards or powerful inmates.

V. Entertainment, Sports, & Social Media Exploitation

21. Did a music producer, coach, or manager ask for sexual favors in exchange for help? Example: A person in the industry promised to help your music, acting, or sports career but said you had to sleep with them first.

22. Were you forced to work unpaid in sports or entertainment to "prove yourself"? Example: A coach, mentor, or manager told you to work long hours, train excessively, or perform unpaid gigs with no guarantee of payment or contracts.

23. Have you been told to do things because of someone’s power, fame, or wealth? Example: A celebrity, powerful coach, or wealthy person pressured you into something you didn’t want to do, saying they could “make or break” your career.

24. Did someone control your money, career, or success in an unfair way? Example: A record label, manager, or agent took most of your earnings, leaving you with little or no control over your own money or contracts.

25. Were you ever locked into a contract that you didn’t understand? Example: You signed an agreement with an agency, coach, or company but later realized it was unfair, abusive, or impossible to escape.

Survey on Childhood Exploitation and Forced Labor

We invite you to participate in this important survey to help us understand and combat childhood exploitation and forced labor. Your responses are valuable and will remain confidential.

Do you believe forced labor is a significant issue in your community?

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Thank you for your participation. Your input is crucial in our efforts to address these issues.