• Individuals show signs of fear, anxiety, tension, submission and/or nervousness.
• Individuals show signs of physical abuse, restraint and/or confinement.
• Individuals exhibit evidence of verbal threats, emotional abuse and/or being treated in a demeaning way.
• Individuals show signs of malnourishment, poor hygiene, fatigue, sleep deprivation, untreated illness, injuries and/or unusual behavior.
• Individuals lack freedom of movement or are constantly monitored.
• Individuals avoid eye contact and interaction with others.
• Individuals have no control over or possession of money or identification.
• Individuals dress inappropriately for their age or have lower-quality clothing compared with others in their party.
• Individuals have few or no personal items, such as no luggage or other bags.
• Individuals appear to be with a significantly older “boyfriend” or in the company of older males.
• A group of girls appears to be traveling with an older female or male.
• A group of males or females have identical tattoos in similar locations, which may indicate “branding” by a trafficker.
Source: Hospitality Toolkit, U.S. Department of Homeland Security