In light of four arrests by the London Police for human-trafficking offences, Halton Police shared that there might be additional victims who are residents in our region.
This fact corroborates Anti-Human trafficking experts’ claims that prolonged social isolation and increased access to online platforms during the global pandemic have put young females at high risk for human trafficking in our town and the neighbouring region.Â
Halton Police maintain that people who are vulnerable to sex trafficking have the following predicaments:
- Have an unstable living situation
- Lack a strong supportive network
- Are runaways or otherwise homeless
- Struggle with self-esteem
- Have a history of sexual abuse
- Suffer from substance dependency or addiction
Our local police also highlight that if we ever suspect someone is being trafficked, we can immediately report to 911. Residents, including victims or survivors of human trafficking, can also reach out to the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-833-900-1010. The hotline supports more than 200 languages and connects callers to local service providers and emergency services across Canada.