One of the ways human trafficking can happen is through the use of force, or physical control and abuse, to manipulate and exploit. This method often involves violence, threats of harm, or physical restraint to keep victims in a state of fear and submission.

One of the ways that human trafficking occurs is through the use of fraud — deceptive promises and false representations — to manipulate and exploit. This method often involves tricking victims with lies about job opportunities, living conditions, or future benefits.

One of the way human trafficking happens is by using coercion — threats and psychological manipulation — to exploit. This method often involves instilling fear, guilt, or a sense of obligation in the victim to maintain control and compliance.

In the safety of our Emergency Suite on the Survivor Restoration Campus, I’ve heard countless survivors just like Frieda say, “It’s quiet here... I can finally think.”

Viola is a survivor of human trafficking. This series of poems are her words; her story. By reading, you honor her. By hearing her truth, you see there is more to her story.

“When you are anchored in healing and growth, there’s no coming back.”

— Jemma*
Survivor of human trafficking