Sex Trafficking #
Sex trafficking is when someone is forced, tricked, or pressured into sexual activities in exchange for money or other benefits. If the person is under 18, it is considered sex trafficking even if no force is involved.
Labour Trafficking #
Labour trafficking happens when someone is forced, tricked, or pressured to work without fair pay or proper conditions. This can happen in jobs like farming, construction, or domestic work.
Forced Marriage #
Forced marriage is when a person is made to marry against their will, often through pressure, threats, or coercion. It happens without the full and free consent of one or both individuals and is a violation of their rights and freedom and often involves a transfer of money such as dowry
Forced Criminality #
Forced criminality occurs when someone is forced, tricked, or pressured into committing crimes against their will. This can include activities like theft, drug trafficking, or fraud. The person is often controlled through threats, violence, or exploitation of vulnerability.
Child Trafficking #
Child trafficking is the recruitment, transportation, transfer, or exploitation of a child (under the age of 18) for purposes such as labor, sexual exploitation, forced marriage, or other illegal activities. It happens without the child’s consent and is always considered trafficking, as children cannot legally give consent.
Youth #
For the purposes of this tool kit youth is a fluid definition. In some agencies and communities, youth means up to 29 years old. for others, it is 16-25. We would suggest that if you are looking for specific services/ supports targeted to youth in community that you inquire with the agency regarding what youth means to them in terms of access to services.
Child #
A child is anyone under the age of 18 in Canada. Specifically pertaining to human trafficking related charges.
Exploitation #
Exploitation is the act of taking advantage of someone for personal gain. This can include forcing someone to work, perform sexual acts, commit crimes, or endure abuse, often through manipulation, coercion, or deception. Exploitation violates a person’s rights and freedom.
2SLGBTQIA+ #
This acronym is an umbrella term representing diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions.
- 2S (Two-Spirit): A term used by some Indigenous peoples to describe a sacred, cultural, and spiritual identity that encompasses both masculine and feminine qualities.
- L (Lesbian): A woman attracted to women.
- G (Gay): A person attracted to the same gender (often used to describe men).
- B (Bisexual): A person attracted to more than one gender.
- T (Transgender): A person whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.
- Q (Queer): A broad term for anyone outside traditional gender and sexual norms.
- I (Intersex): A person born with physical traits that don’t fit typical definitions of male or female.
- A (Asexual): A person who experiences little to no sexual attraction.
- + (Plus): Represents other identities not explicitly listed, such as pansexual, non-binary, and more.
The acronym highlights inclusivity and respect for a wide range of identities.
Coercion #
Coercion means forcing someone to do something they don’t want to do by using threats, pressure, or manipulation. It could be making them feel scared, guilty, or worried about what might happen if they don’t do what is asked. It’s about taking away their choice by making them feel like they have no other option.