IDENTIFY RISK

Traffickers use different tactics and methods to recruit, manipulate, and establish control over their victims. By recognizing risky situations or “red flags,” you can protect yourself and your friends and avoid getting caught in dangerous situations.

You can play this game on your mobile phone or laptop to learn about risky situations and “red flags” of trafficking in persons in Costa Rica. Click “start” below to open the game.

Some traffickers recruit their victims online. This video shows a fictionalized WhatsApp conversation. Watch the video and reflect on the “red flags” that you notice. What would you tell Mariana to do in this situation?

What would you tell your friends about staying safe from trafficking? Explore this gallery to see what other adolescents in Costa Rica have said.

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