Children, Adults at Risk and Exploitation Signs

Children, Adults at Risk and Exploitation Signs: scope

Understand who may be at risk and notice possible abuse, neglect, trafficking, coercion or county-lines exploitation without attempting to investigate.

child and adult-at-risk concepts

A sign creates concern and a reporting responsibility; it is not proof that the driver should confront or interrogate anyone.

abuse and neglect

For an unaccompanied child, confirm that the operator knows and that the receiving adult is identified.

trafficking and exploitation and county lines indicators

Review these together when applying children, adults at risk and exploitation signs.

Children, Adults at Risk and Exploitation Signs: avoid

Ignoring concern because no single sign proves abuse. Also avoid questioning or confronting people in a way that could increase danger.