SOS representatives say in cases of sexual assault or human trafficking victims are often most likely to reach out to a family member or friend for help. But what about those individuals who do not have the same tight-knit circle that many of us are accustomed to?
According to Danielle Armitage of SOS, individuals who are without a support system can often be the prime targets for sexual predators as they may be “seeking” attention to make up for the lack of love or affection they feel.
Cara Codney of SOS says community awareness of issues such as human trafficking becomes all the more important when it comes to victims lacking a tight-knit support system. She tells KVOE News months such as human trafficking prevention month are a valuable resource to that end as the better educated a community is the safer it becomes.
Armitage says there are several clear signs that someone may be the victim of sexual assault or human trafficking including sudden changes in behavior, extreme outbursts of emotion or mild to extreme self-isolation. SOS has more resources and helpful information available online at SOSKansas.com.
If you, or someone you know, has been the victim of sexual assault or human trafficking you can contact the National Human Trafficking Resource Center by calling 1-888-373-7888. You can also contact SOS by calling their 24-hour hotline at 620-342-1870.
