Understanding and Combating Familial Trafficking

Hidden in Plain Sight

Familial trafficking, which includes child labor exploitation, domestic servitude, commercial sexual exploitation, and forced marriage, is an often hidden and underreported form of trafficking due to factors of shame, fear, and loyalty. Despite these barriers to reporting, studies have found that up to half of human trafficking globally is perpetrated by family members.

This 3-module toolkit will introduce you to the forms and contributing factors of familial trafficking, provide important signs and indicators of trafficking to look for in youth and young adults, and outline strategies for combating familial trafficking in your community. 

Use the links below to continue or download a PDF version of the full toolkit.

This toolkit was produced by Youth Collaboratory, Inc. under grant number 2020-MU-MU-K001 awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this toolkit are those of the contributors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.