Initial New Hire (INH) Practice Test

Coercion and control are central signs of trafficking. The strongest indicator here is the combination of not having control over identification documents, being given rehearsed responses, and having a companion who dictates the person’s movements. When someone lacks access to their own ID or passport, is coached on what to say, and is kept under the strict supervision of a handler, it points to an organized effort to maintain power over them, making escape or seeking help much more difficult.

Visible injuries or looking around for help can occur in harmful situations but aren’t as specific to trafficking, and frequent bathroom breaks can have various explanations. The pattern of document control, rehearsed replies, and a controlling companion best captures the coercive dynamic typical of trafficking.