Indentifying Pimps and Recruiters

How to identify a pimp

While pimps can be male or female, the majority are male. In addition, pimps:

-may be any age, although most are between the ages of 13 and 45

-usually target females

-know what to look for, and have no problems finding a youth’s weaknesses

-are very manipulative - i.e.:, they are smooth talkers

-may initially pose as a boyfriend who is nice to the family

-fill a need, make girls feel good and/or feel like an adult

-may appear to have lots of money, usually they are unemployed, have limited education, and little material possessions

-often very self-centered and narcissistic, viewing themselves as special and different

-may claim to be in the "entertainment industry"

-carry cell phones or pagers

-often are associated with other criminal activity

-may be involved with drugs

-may have one or more "girlfriends" who they exploit in the sex trade

-must carry weapons or exhibit violent behavior

How to identify a recruiter

-recruiters can be male or female

-they are often similar in age to the potential victim

-a female recruiter is generally "owned" by a male or female pimp

-a male recruiter often receives payments or rewards from a pimp

-recruiters often offer "friendship" and the image of an exciting,glamorous life to lure a youth into the sex trade