What is sex trafficking and what to look for? Recognizing Sex Trafficking Sex trafficking occurs when individuals are made to perform commercial sex through the use of force, fraud, or coercion. Any child under 18 who is involved in commercial sex is legally a victim of trafficking, regardless of whether there is a third party …
Who is Affected In 2019 in Oregon, 257 trafficked victims were identified; 73 traffickers identified; 22 trafficking businesses flagged[2] In 2019 in Oregon, 497 reports were made to the National Human Trafficking Hotline Bars, strip clubs, and cantinas are amongst the most common human trafficking situations reported Though a majority of victims are women, thousands …
Definitions The State of Oregon defines sex trafficking as: “Commercial sex act” means any sex act on account of which anything of value is given to or received by any individual. “Sex trafficking” means the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for the purpose of a commercial sex act. Sex traffickers frequently …
What to do Service permittees are required to report sex trafficking to local authorities to the OLCC. If the situation is an emergency or you believe someone is in immediate danger, you should first call 911 and alert the police that you think it might be sex trafficking. To report any suspected trafficking to the …
Recognizing & Reporting Sex Trafficking What to do? make a report! Click here to report suspected trafficking If the situation is an emergency or you believe someone is in immediate danger, you should first call 911 to alert law enforcement that you’ve observed potential sex trafficking. You can also report the alleged sex …
What’s going on? Alcohol service permittees are required to report suspected sex trafficking to law enforcement and to OLCC starting January 1, 2022. This requirement applies to bars or restaurants that hold either a full-on premises sales license or a limited on-premises sales license. Download the OLCC’s informational flyer to share in your business.
