Kidnapping seems like the stuff of movies and TV shows—a plot point for our hero to save the victim and the day. The kidnappee comes out shaken but, thankfully, still alive. However, it’s far from being an element of fiction and the reality is much, much harsher.
Although no one wants to imagine it happening to them, it’s best to be prepared for this situation. A self-defense expert has gone viral on TikTok for his advice on what you should do when being kidnapped or abducted. He revealed his three top tips to survive and explained them more fully.
Check it out below and don’t forget to share the article too—it could help save lives.
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There can be various motivations for abductions, and one of them is human trafficking. The US Department of Homeland Security defines it as the use of “force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act”. It’s difficult to identify the crime, however, as its victims are often unable to reach out for help due to fear of their abusers, disbelief of their situation, or even language barriers in international cases.
A 2018 report published by the Counter-Trafficking Data Collaborative (CTDC) highlights some frightening facts. About 78% of abductees forced into trafficking situations were women, with the most common reason being for sexual exploitation.
A profile created by the CTDC said that the average victim was a single female, between 15-30 years of age. It also states that they are most commonly controlled by their traffickers through physical and psychological abuse, further threats, and by having their movements restricted.
@dwselfdefense shared his three top tips on what to do in a kidnapping situation
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