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Where’s Madi? It’s a question many in her hometown of Port Hope have been asking for weeks.
canoe.com
''Police have not ruled out any scenario, but Andrews said new information seems to suggest Madi may have been pushed or coerced into the clutches of a human trafficker and may be in their control somewhere between Montreal and Windsor.''
“The first thing human trafficking operations do is take away a person’s phone,” said Andrews.
Another clue is police have determined one of the locations it was at was a house “known for drug use.”
Madison’s family say she had been clean for several years but with addictions issues in the past, police are working on the theory narcotics could have played a role in this riddle.
However, her father does not buy that she would leave so quickly and with no communication. Especially when all was fine earlier in the day.
“I believe that she’s not on a binge and embarrassed to come home,” wrote Chard.
“Someone has her and won’t let her go” is his “opinion.”
Police are working on that theory as well.
“People with addictions can be vulnerable,” said Andrews.''
A majority of Canadian adults don’t feel they can recognize the signs of human trafficking, according to a new survey.
www.ctvnews.ca
Dec 2021
''IDENTIFYING THE SIGNS
When trying to tell whether or not someone is a victim of human trafficking, Drydyk pointed to a multitude of signs to look for. The more obvious indicators can be an older boyfriend or group of friends for young women, as well as wearing expensive clothing or receiving gifts that “don’t quite make sense,” said Drydyk.
But typically, the more telltale signs are seen in victims’ behaviour.
“More often than not, you're looking for signs that someone is withdrawing and being controlled,” said Drydyk. “They might be really secretive about where they're going…who they're seeing and what's going on in their lives.”
This can include pulling away from friends and family, or not being as engaged with school, said Drydyk. It can also involve the victim providing canned responses and not being honest about how they spend their time. Other
common signs include cuts or bruises on the body, as well as some form of branding or tattoos. Victims are also likely to be defensive or anxious towards having their personal devices inspected, and often don’t have access to identification.
Drydyk said that friends and family members of victims are especially crucial in helping victims get the help they need. This makes education to be able to recognize the signs of human trafficking especially important for these groups, in order to prevent it and supporting those impacted by it.
“They are instrumental both in terms of being able to see the signs and…have honest communication with the people that might be victims, but they're also so important in terms of exiting and accessing needed supports,” she said.
Anyone with questions or concerns can contact the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-833-900-1010.''
