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Myths/Stereotypes

ØThey knew what they were getting into
ØThey went with their trafficker willingly

ØThey are criminals, committing unlawful acts
ØProstitution, Drug Runners, lied to authorities
ØThey were paid so they are not a victim

ØThey were free to move around
ØThey didn’t even try to escape

ØThey didn’t cross a border
ØIf they need help they can ask for it

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Quotes from Service Providers and

Law Enforcement

“If she doesn’t care about her life why “We understand how you were exploited
should we?” but unless someone is chained to a bed
“He wants to stay in this lifestyle. He there's only so much we can do.”
likes it.” “He doesn’t want our help.”
“Why are we helping them if they are “Once a whore always a whore.”
the criminals.”
“She was an illegal. If she was legal she
“Why bother to place her, she is just wouldn’t be in this position.”
going to run again.”
“He is an alien.”
“We can't help you, but next time try
not to get fooled so easily.” “She isn’t going to change.”

New York State, Office of Children and Family Services
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