CAC Street-Based Recruitment & Opportunistic Exploitation Ontology
Specialized ontology for modeling street-based trafficking recruitment, opportunistic exploitation, and public space predatory behavior, based on cases like Brooklyn DA v. Deandre Lee (2024).
Street Based Recruitment
Trafficking recruitment occurring in public spaces through direct physical approach and opportunistic exploitation.
Opportunistic Exploitation
Exploitation of vulnerable individuals encountered in public spaces without prior planning or relationship.
Public Space Targeting
Systematic targeting of vulnerable individuals in specific public locations for trafficking recruitment.
Neighborhood Targeting
Targeting specific neighborhoods or geographic areas known for vulnerable populations.
Demographic Targeting
Targeting individuals based on specific demographic characteristics indicating vulnerability.
Initial Street Contact
First contact between trafficker and victim occurring in public space.
Pretext Based Approach
Initial approach using false pretext or offer of assistance to establish contact.
Help Offer Approach
Approach offering assistance such as phone charging, food, transportation, or shelter.
Phone Charging Offer
Specific pretext offering to charge victim's phone in vehicle or location.
Food Offer Approach
Approach offering food or meals to establish trust and create obligation.
Transportation Offer Approach
Offer of rides or transportation to isolated locations for exploitation.
Casual Conversation Approach
Approach through seemingly innocent casual conversation to assess vulnerability.
Direct Solicitation Approach
Direct approach with immediate commercial sexual proposition.
Street Vulnerability Assessment
Rapid assessment of individual vulnerability factors in public space encounters.
Vulnerability Indicator
Observable characteristic or behavior indicating potential trafficking vulnerability.
Physical Vulnerability Indicator
Physical appearance or condition indicating vulnerability (youth, fatigue, distress).
Behavioral Vulnerability Indicator
Behavioral patterns indicating vulnerability (isolation, confusion, seeking help).
Socioeconomic Vulnerability Indicator
Indicators of economic hardship or social disadvantage (clothing, possessions, location).
Isolation Vulnerability Indicator
Indicators that individual is alone or lacks social support (walking alone, no companions).
Age Vulnerability Indicator
Apparent youth or minor status making individual vulnerable to exploitation.
Rapid Escalation Recruitment
Trafficking recruitment with accelerated timeline from initial contact to exploitation attempt.
Same Day Progression
Progression from initial contact to sexual assault and trafficking proposition within same day.
Immediate Isolation
Rapid removal of victim from public space to isolated location for exploitation.
Location Transition
Movement of victim from initial contact location to exploitation location.
Vehicle Based Isolation
Use of vehicle to isolate victim and transport to exploitation location.
Secondary Location Exploitation
Exploitation occurring at secondary location away from initial contact point.
Direct Trafficking Proposition
Explicit, immediate proposition for victim to engage in commercial sexual activity.
Explicit Commercial Offer
Direct offer of money in exchange for sexual services or performances.
Stripping Proposition
Specific proposition to engage in stripping or exotic dancing for money.
Prostitution Proposition
Direct proposition to engage in prostitution or selling sexual services.
Body Selling Proposition
Explicit suggestion that victim can make money by 'selling their body'.
Economic Incentive Presentation
Presentation of financial benefits and earning potential from commercial sexual activity.
Immediate Exploitation Attempt
Attempt to immediately engage victim in commercial sexual activity without extended grooming.
Substance Facilitated Recruitment
Use of alcohol or drugs to facilitate trafficking recruitment and reduce victim resistance.
Drug Facilitated Vulnerability
Creation or exploitation of vulnerability through substance administration.
Marijuana Facilitation
Use of marijuana to reduce victim inhibitions and facilitate exploitation.
Alcohol Facilitation
Use of alcohol to impair victim judgment and facilitate exploitation.
Substance Based Control
Use of substance dependency or impairment to maintain control over victim.
Impairment Exploitation
Exploitation of victim while impaired by substances to reduce resistance.
Post Contact Reinforcement
Follow-up contact after initial encounter to reinforce trafficking proposition.
Next Day Follow Up
Follow-up contact occurring the day after initial encounter.
Digital Follow Up
Follow-up through digital communication channels (text, social media, calls).
Text Message Follow Up
Follow-up through text messaging to reinforce trafficking proposition.
Trafficking Proposition Reinforcement
Repeated presentation of trafficking proposition to overcome initial resistance.
Persistence After Rejection
Continued recruitment attempts after initial rejection of trafficking proposition.
Digital to Physical Bridge
Use of digital communication to maintain connection after physical encounter.
Victim Street Response
Victim's response to street-based recruitment attempts and trafficking propositions.
Trafficking Proposition Rejection
Victim's rejection of trafficking proposition or commercial sexual offer.
Victim Resistance
Active resistance to trafficking recruitment attempts or exploitation.
Escape Attempt
Victim's attempt to escape from trafficking situation or recruitment.
Help Seeking Behavior
Victim's attempts to seek help or report trafficking recruitment.
Victim Reporting
Victim's decision to report trafficking recruitment or assault to authorities.
Disclosure to Authorities
Victim's disclosure of trafficking recruitment or exploitation to law enforcement.
Delayed Reporting
Victim reporting that occurs days or weeks after initial incident.
Immediate Reporting
Victim reporting that occurs immediately or within hours of incident.
Street Recruitment Location
Specific location where street-based trafficking recruitment occurs.
High Traffic Area
Public area with high pedestrian traffic used for victim identification.
Transit Area
Transportation hubs or transit areas where vulnerable individuals may be targeted.
Commercial District
Commercial areas with restaurants, shops, and businesses used for recruitment.
Residential Area
Residential neighborhoods where victims may be walking or living.
Vulnerable Neighborhood
Neighborhood with high poverty, crime, or social vulnerability targeted by traffickers.
Isolated Location
Secluded location used for exploitation away from public view.
Highway Location
Location near or alongside highways used for isolated exploitation.
Vehicle Location
Vehicle used as location for exploitation or transportation to exploitation site.
contact duration
Duration of initial street contact in minutes.
escalation timeframe
Time from initial contact to trafficking proposition in hours.
same day progression
Whether recruitment progressed from contact to proposition within same day.
follow up delay
Time delay between initial contact and follow-up in hours.
approach method
Method used for initial approach (help_offer, casual_conversation, direct_solicitation).
pretext used
Specific pretext used for initial contact (phone_charging, food_offer, transportation).
help offer type
Type of assistance offered (phone_charging, food, ride, shelter).
conversation topic
Initial conversation topic used to establish rapport.
vulnerability indicators
Observable indicators of victim vulnerability (youth, isolation, distress, poverty).
apparent age
Apparent age of victim as assessed by trafficker.
isolation level
Level of victim isolation (alone, with_friends, with_family).
distress indicators
Observable signs of distress or vulnerability.
initial contact location
Specific location where initial contact occurred.
exploitation location
Location where exploitation or assault occurred.
transportation method
Method used to transport victim to exploitation location.
distance from contact
Distance in miles from initial contact to exploitation location.
proposition type
Type of trafficking proposition (stripping, prostitution, body_selling).
explicitness level
Level of explicitness in trafficking proposition (subtle, direct, explicit).
economic incentive
Financial incentive presented to victim for commercial sexual activity.
money amount mentioned
Specific amount of money mentioned in trafficking proposition.
substance type
Type of substance used to facilitate recruitment (marijuana, alcohol, other).
administration method
Method of substance administration (offered, forced, shared).
impairment level
Level of victim impairment from substances (mild, moderate, severe).
response type
Type of victim response (acceptance, rejection, resistance, compliance).
resistance level
Level of victim resistance (none, passive, active, aggressive).
reporting delay
Time delay between incident and reporting in hours.
reporting method
Method used for reporting (police_call, in_person, third_party).
follow up method
Method used for follow-up contact (text, call, social_media, in_person).
reinforcement attempts
Number of attempts to reinforce trafficking proposition.
persistence level
Level of persistence after initial rejection (low, moderate, high, aggressive).
initiates contact
Links trafficker to initial street contact with victim.
uses pretext
Links initial contact to pretext used for approach.
targets victim
Links recruitment activity to victim being targeted.
occurs at
Links recruitment activity to location where it occurs.
assesses vulnerability
Links trafficker to vulnerability assessment of potential victim.
exhibits indicator
Links victim to vulnerability indicator they exhibit.
exploits vulnerability
Links recruitment to vulnerability being exploited.
transitions to
Links initial contact location to exploitation location.
facilitates transition
Links transportation method to location transition.
isolates at
Links isolation activity to location used for isolation.
makes proposition
Links trafficker to trafficking proposition made to victim.
escalates to
Links initial contact to trafficking proposition escalation.
facilitates with substance
Links recruitment to substance used for facilitation.
responds to
Links victim response to trafficking proposition.
rejects
Links victim to trafficking proposition they reject.
reports to
Links victim reporting to law enforcement agency.
follows up with
Links trafficker to follow-up contact with victim.
reinforces
Links follow-up contact to trafficking proposition being reinforced.
persists after
Links persistence to initial rejection being overcome.
documents recruitment
Links evidence to street recruitment activity it documents.
supports charge
Links street recruitment evidence to criminal charges.