So that trafficker can come in and be that trusted person,” Paul explained. The following are signs of trafficking:A young person out in the streets that is not making eye contact, they seem a little confused, lost, or out of itA young person has an adult with them and you can tell there’s no family connection. The adult may have constant physical contact with the young person, who may be wearing hyper-sexualized clothing, abnormal for their age. All those locations are Safe Place sites and the staff is trained to help you. They will ask where you are and direct you to the closest Safe Place and resources.

He called Roy Maas staff who immediately came to pick them up and take them to the shelter. "If they can't get them from a street youth, they're going to go after foster kids. They're going to talk online for weeks and months. Once they get them to meet up face to face, either they're going to run away with them. Roy Maas staff is available to help at (210) 340-8077 and through email info@rmya.org.