What measures can be taken against those who try to escape or resist their traffickers?
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Traffickers can use a variety of tactics to coerce and manipulate victims into compliance. While the legal responses, such as removal of identity documents or filing of criminal charges, may be appropriate in certain cases, many experts believe that the most effective way to address escaping and resisting behavior is with a human rights response. This should include preventative measures, like psychological first aid and debriefing sessions for victims in safe settings; protection measures including security details for at-risk individuals; and development-focused initiatives that aim to counter exploitation at its roots, working alongside community members in targeted regions to provide alternative economic opportunities for individuals at risk.
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What measures can be taken against those who try to escape or resist their traffickers?
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Measures can range from psychological methods such as providing false hopes or using fear to control victims, to physical coercion such as confining and imprisoning them. Other forms of punishment include sexual and verbal abuse, beatings or death threats made against the victims’ family members. Traffickers may also try to delete their victims’ identification documents to prevent them from fleeing or seeking help. Additionally, traffickers often have contact with corrupt police officers who will turn a blind eye on their activities in exchange for bribes that keep the vulnerable workers captive and allow them to continue making profits from their exploitation.
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What measures can be taken against those who try to escape or resist their traffickers?