Youth Exploitation Indicator Survey

Youth's Demographic Profile (for youth residing in Chemung County):

Gender*

Age*

Ethnicity*

Zip Code of the Youth*

Risk indicators include, but are not limited to the following.

While these risk indicators are commonly associated with youth trafficking, they do not necessarily mean a youth is a victim.

Are there signs of child abuse of a sexual nature and reason to believe that the child, or parent/guardian of the child or other person(s) facilitating the abuse, was given or promised anything in return for the sexual abuse?

Yes

Is there reason to believe there are photographs, social media posts, or other recordings of instance(s) of sexual abuse of the child?

Yes

Has the parent/guardian been a victim of trafficking or is there concern that the parent/guardian has been a victim?

Yes

Does the child have a history of multiple runaways/AWOLS or episodes of homelessness/couch surfing in the past? (Family homelessness should not be counted)

Yes

Does the child have tattoos that show, imply, or suggest ownership and/or that he or she does not have an explanation for? (e.g., daddy’s girl, property of someone’s name, symbols, etc.)

Yes

Does the child have or has he or she previously had a significantly older boyfriend or girlfriend who is controlling and/or whom the child appears to be afraid of?

Yes

Does the child have a history of multiple or chronic sexually transmitted infections, or pregnancies/abortions, or report multiple anonymous sexual partners?

Yes

Does the child have money, a cell phone, hotel keys, or other items that he or she does not have the resources to obtain and cannot account for?

Yes

Has a gang affiliation been disclosed, reported, or suspected?

Yes

Is someone else other than the child’s parent or guardian in control of his or her identification or passport?

Yes

Do you have any other reason to believe the child may be a sex trafficking victim?

Yes

Indicators

ATTENTION!

The Youth you are assessing has been determined to be at risk for commercial and/or sexual eplotation. Please see the additional warning signs below

Chronic runaway/homeless youth - history of running away or current status as a runaway

Yes

Has had multiple placements through child welfare

Yes

Excess amount of cash in their possession (may be reluctant to explain its source)

Yes

Unexplained gifts, clothing, and other expensive items

Yes

Hotel keys and key cards

Yes

Lying about age/false ID

Yes

Inconsistencies when describing and recounting events

Yes

Unable or unwilling to give local address or information about parent(s)/guardian(s)

Yes

Presence or fear of another person (often an older male or boyfriend who seems controlling)

Yes

High number of reported sexual partners at a young age

Yes

Sexually explicit profiles on social networking sites

Yes

Injuries/signs of physical abuse (that they may be reluctant to explain)

Yes

Inability or fear of social interaction

Yes

Demeanor exhibiting fear, anxiety, depression, submissiveness, tenseness, nervousness

Yes

Is not enrolled in school or repeated absence from school

Yes

Does not consider self a victim

Yes

Loyalty to positive feelings toward pimp/trafficker

Yes

May try to protect pimp/trafficker from authorities

Yes

Visible signs of abuse

Yes

Behaviors consistent with PTSD

Yes

Change in physical appearance (e.g., unexplained higher quality cloths, jewelry, hair)

Yes

Unexplained absences from home or residential program

Yes

Multiple pagers and/or cell phones/prepaid cell phone

Yes

History of multiple sexually transmitted infections and/or pregnancies

Yes

Interested in pornography or other parts of 'the life'

Yes

Disconnected from family or other caregivers

Yes

Lost interest in age appropriate activities

Yes

Gang involvement

Yes

Sexually inappropriate or explicit behavior, language and or dress

Yes

Shows signs of mental, physical, or sexual abuse

Yes

Uses street slang for sex work

Yes

Relies on another person to speak for them

Yes

Lives in housing provided by employer

Yes

Significantly reduces contact with family, friends, or other support networks

Yes

Has old and new injuries and/or is injured frequently

Yes

Has suspicious tattoos or burn marks

Yes

Warnings

Indicators

Warnings

Would you like to be connected with a Youth Advocate from Chemung County Integrated Services for support and assistance?*

YesNo

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Contact Phone Number

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If you want more information in the future please call 607-481-3963 or visit ChemungYouth.com/Exploit