Human Trafficking

Human trafficking is modern day slavery and involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act.

• Force: Rape, beating, physical restraints, and can involve being transported against their will.
• Fraud: False offer of employment, marriage, or a better life.
• Coercion: Threats, debt bondage, and psychological abuse.

Trafficking Indicators

• Person shows signs of abuse or fearfulness.
• Person does not have access to personal documents such as ID, passport, or visa.
• Person is not fully paid, or is working excessive hours or in dangerous working conditions.
• Person is closely supervised, and is not allowed to leave home or other  premises.
• Person is under 18 and is working in the commercial sex industry.

Support for Victims of Trafficking

• Free and Confidential!
• Available in English and Asian languages.
• Available to shelter residents and
  non-residential clients.

Our Services Include

• A 24-hour crisis hotline – (408) 975-2739
• A 24-hour emergency shelter for women and children (Men and FTMs will be referred to other Coalition agencies for housing).
• Case management & crisis intervention services.
• Help with restraining orders, family law, and immigration issues.
• Human trafficking education and training for professionals and community groups.
• Employment, housing, and social service advocacy.
• Information and referrals.

SPREAD THE WORD: Talk about trafficking with your family, friends, and co-workers.

CONNECT: Identify and refer victims of trafficking to available services.

LEARN MORE: Contact Asian Women’s Home to arrange a training for your organization.

For more information, please contact: Human.Trafficking@aaci.org or call 24/7 (408) 975-2739.