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abuse of a position of vulnerability
is understood as taking advantage of vulnerable position of a person placed on as a result of: having entered the country illegaly or without proper documentation; pregnancy or any physical disease or disability, including addiction to the use of any substance; reduced capacity to form judgements by disability; promises made or sums of money or other advantages given to those having authority over the person; or being in a precarious situation from the stand point of social or other relevant factors.
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- Blossary: Human trafficking
- Industry/Domain: Human rights
- Category: Human Trafficking
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