Why Many Victims

Why Many Victims Don’t Identify as Victims

Trafficking often involves psychological coercion rather than physical restraint. Victims may feel complicit, ashamed, or responsible.

Trauma bonding can cause victims to feel loyalty to their trafficker, making disclosure extremely difficult.

Understanding this reality is essential to responding with compassion rather than judgment.

Sources:

  • Polaris Project – Victim Identification

  • DOJ – Trauma-Informed Response

  • NIH – Trauma Bonding Research

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