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What is Human Trafficking?
What is stalking?
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The definition of stalking includes that a reasonable per-
son would feel fear. It is important to note that fear is
often masked by other emotions: anger, frustration, hope-
lessness or despair.
Stalkers use a variety of tactics including unwanted con-
tact including phone calls, texts and social media, unwant-
ed gifts, showing up and approaching family or friends,
monitoring whereabouts, and threatening.
What is the difference between stalking and harassment?
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Stalking and harassment are similar and can overlap. The
element of fear is what separates the two.
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Harassment is typically irritating and bothersome howev-
er, victims of harassment are not typically afraid of the
perpetrator.
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Stalking can start as harassment and escalate into behav-
iors which cause the victim to live in fear.
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There are different forms of human trafficking including
forced labor, domestic servitude and sexual exploitation or
sex trafficking.
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Sex trafficking occurs when someone uses force, fraud or
coercion to cause another person to engage in sexual acts
in exchange for any item of value such as money, drugs,
shelter, food or clothing.
Where do traffickers find victims?
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Traffickers can find victims in many places that seem safe.
Social networking, home neighborhoods, clubs/bars, inter-
net/social media, and schools are all popular places and
ways to find potential victims.
Victims are often lured through promises of:
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Protection
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Adventure
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Opportunity
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Love
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Home
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Money
If you or someone you know has experienced stalking or sex trafficking:
You can reach us at:
Office: 541-444-9680
the Siletz CARE Program is here to help.
24 Hour Hope Line:
541-994-5959
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January 2021
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