Melissa PearsonFounder, Avowal 119 · Founder

Signs of Human Trafficking: What to Look For | Know the Signs (4/9)

1 Sept 2026 · 0 min

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In this brief PSA, Melissa Pearson outlines four primary indicators of human trafficking using the CARE acronym—Controlled, Afraid, Restricted, and Exploited. She stresses that observing a single sign does not automatically confirm trafficking, but noticing a pattern of these behaviors should prompt viewers to trust their instincts and report the situation. She also reminds the audience to enable captions for accessibility.

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