National Human Trafficking Hotline

The National Human Trafficking Hotline (888.373.3888) is a confidential, toll-free hotline that provides support and services to victims of human trafficking and those at risk of being trafficked. The hotline is operated by the Polaris Project, a nonprofit organization that works to combat human trafficking and modern slavery.

The National Human Trafficking Hotline is available 24/7, and it is staffed by trained specialists who can provide support and assistance in more than 200 languages. Callers can access a wide range of services, including crisis intervention, safety planning, referrals to local services, and access to legal and immigration assistance.

The hotline also serves as a source of information and data on human trafficking. It collects and tracks reports of trafficking cases and trends, and it provides this information to law enforcement, government agencies, and other organizations to help them combat trafficking.

Overall, the National Human Trafficking Hotline is an important resource for victims of human trafficking and for those working to end this crime. It provides vital support and services, and it helps to raise awareness and mobilize action against human trafficking.

Organizations stress importance of understanding human trafficking issues – Live 5 News
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Organizations stress importance of understanding human trafficking issues – Live 5 News

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – Two Lowcountry organizations that treat victims of human trafficking find ways to increase awareness and education on the topic after Attorney General Alan Wilson released the state’s 10th annual human trafficking report. According to the data, Charleston County ranks second highest in the state when it comes to reported human trafficking cases….

SC sees human trafficking reports increase in 2022, AG Wilson expands task force – WIS-TV
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SC sees human trafficking reports increase in 2022, AG Wilson expands task force – WIS-TV

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – More victims of human trafficking were reported in 2022 than the year before across South Carolina, according to the state’s 2022 Human Trafficking Task Force Annual Report. Attorney General Alan Wilson released the 10th annual report during a press conference on Monday. “We will not stop with this crusade until we…

City of West Hollywood Recognizes January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
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City of West Hollywood Recognizes January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month

During the month of January, governments, advocacy organizations, anti-trafficking entities, law enforcement officials, survivor advocates, communities of faith, businesses, and individuals all around the world unite to raise awareness to prevent and end human trafficking. In commemoration of the month, from Tuesday, January 10, 2023 through Friday, January 20, 2023, West Hollywood City Hall and…

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month – WSFA
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January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month – WSFA

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and encourage people to sound the alarm if they see anything suspicious. Human trafficking is one of the fastest growing criminal industries in the world, and it happens everywhere. That includes in Alabama. ”If someone is being victimized in…

Charleston County ranks 2nd in reported Human Trafficking cases in SC – Live 5 News
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Charleston County ranks 2nd in reported Human Trafficking cases in SC – Live 5 News

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) – Attorney General Alan Wilson says Charleston County has the second-highest number of human trafficking cases reported in South Carolina to a national hotline last year, based on the latest data. Wilson, who released an annual report on South Carolina’s efforts to prevent and respond to cases of human trafficking, was careful…

SC Attorney General releases annual report on human trafficking – WYFF
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SC Attorney General releases annual report on human trafficking – WYFF

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, chair of the South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force, released the 2022 annual report at the State House Monday morning. Task Force leadership joined him for the release, including local, state and federal law enforcement. The annual report shares data that details the magnitude of human…

Attorney General releases annual human trafficking report – ABC Columbia
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Attorney General releases annual human trafficking report – ABC Columbia

19 hours ago COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Attorney General Alan Wilson released the “2022 Human Trafficking Task Force Annual Report” at the State House. The report details prevention and response to human trafficking in South Carolina. “In 2022, we saw a substantial increase in reports of labor trafficking and the number of children identified as…

Human trafficking awareness initiative starts today
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Human trafficking awareness initiative starts today

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hundreds of people have been forced or coerced into human trafficking over the past few years in Missouri, including nearly 330 of them confirmed in 2021. According to data collected from the National Human Trafficking Hotline, there were 240 cases of human trafficking in 2021. Of those cases, 327 victims were involved…

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month
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January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and Jan. 11 is Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Human trafficking is a humanitarian crisis that is a form of modern-day slavery. Not only is human trafficking prevalent around the world, but also cases of human trafficking are reported in all 50 states. Victims are trafficked for a variety of…