The biggest barrier, I would say, is lack of affordable housing. It's a huge issue. The living conditions—I can't even imagine. There are 10 or 15 students living together in a basement. It's really dangerous, not just for their physical safety but also for their emotional well-being. They become easy targets of these traffickers who sometimes give false promises like “If you need any help, we can help you. All you need to do is whatever we say.” Sometimes, because of their financial situations, living conditions, lack of affordable housing.... Language barriers are another thing. For new immigrants, that's a huge barrier.
All these barriers lead them to some dangerous situations. Because of their status and because they don't know how to navigate the system, it becomes really difficult for them to go out and seek support.
Thank you.