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Sex Trafficking

Reporting Sex trafficking

Sex trafficking happens in every community from large to small.   Lincoln is no exception.

We strive to help those victims involved in this activity and to seek enforcement of those that buy, recruit, traffic or manage those victims.

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Survivors

Often lured with promises of protection, love, adventure, opportunity or stability.

​It includes prostitution, pornography or sexual performance done in exchange for any item of value, such as money, drugs, shelter, food or clothes.

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Buyers

Individuals that purchase commercial sex and fuel the sex trafficking market.

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Traffickers

They can vary from gang leaders who profit by running a ring or recruiters who use force, fraud or coerce a victim to perform a sex act. 

They are commonly referred to as pimps, madames or groomers.

Submit an anonymous tip

If you have any information or tips regarding sex trafficking, you can safely submit a tip to Lincoln/Lancaster County Crime Stoppers.

 

Helpful info to include in your tip:

• Usernames

• Common locations where "parties" or "dates" are taking place

• Emails

• Phone numbers

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Whether you leave a call or online tip, all tipsters will remain anonymous—and are eligible to receive a cash reward if the information given leads to an arrest. 

Nebraska Human trafficking hotline

1-833-PLS-LOOK (1-833-757-5665)

NOT Crime Stoppers

National Human trafficking hotline

1-888-373-7888 

NOT Crime Stoppers

​Where does sex trafficking take place?

  • Hotels and motels

  • Truck stops

  • Strip clubs

  • Taxi facilities

  • Airports

  • Homeless shelters

  • In public on city streets

  • Fake massage businesses

  • Escort services

  • Residential brothels

  • Hostess clubs

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Warning signs that an individual may be being trafficked:

  • Minors traveling without adult supervision or with someone who speaks for them

  • Avoids eye contact; alone, unkempt, scared/crying, disheveled appearance

  • Physical abuse such as burn marks, bruises or cuts

  • Dressed inappropriately for weather or age

  • Offer to exchange sex for ride, meal, etc.

  • Fearful or anxious behavior if bringing up law enforcement

  • Signs of branding: initials, name, saying or symbol; may deny knowing meaning of the tattoo

  • Withdrawn, submissive, tense, nervous and paranoid

  • Does not know the person who is picking them up (on the street, at bus or train station)

  • Looks malnourished or exhausted

  • Has few or no personal belongings, may not have control of money or ID

  • Claims just visiting, traveling with relative, inconsistent story, inability to provide address or information where staying

  • Interacting with significantly older people (male or female), and sharing personal information online

Warning signs that an individual may be a trafficker:

  • Jealous, controlling and violent behavior

  • Significantly older than companions

  • Promise things that seem too good to be true

  • Encourage victims to engage in illegal activities to achieve their goals and dreams

  • Buys expensive gifts or owns expensive items

  • Is vague about his/her profession

  • Pushy or demanding about sex

  • Encourages inappropriate sexual behavior

  • Makes the victim feel responsible for his/her financial stability. Very open about financial matters.

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