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HUMAN TRAFFICKING LINGO
u THE LIFE: The system of trafficking, complete with rules, a hierarchy of authority, and language. Referring to the act of pimping as ‘the game’ gives the illusion that it can be a fun and easy way to make money.
u STABLE: A group of victims under the control of a pimp
u FAMILY/DADDY/WIFEY: A group a victims under the control of a trafficker/pimp.
u CHOSE UP: The act of joining a traffickers stable
u SEASONING: Process of breaking a victims spirit and gaining control over her
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Human trafficking lingo continued
u LOT LIZARD: Derogatory term for a person who is being prostituted at truck stops
u JOHN/TRICK: Purchasing sex
u TURN OUT/KNOCK: To be forced into prostitution, also a person newly involved
u WORKING: Performing Sexual acts for money
u P.I: Another term for pimp
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