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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.
By Anna Chen The governor recently signed a bill that will require public higher education institutions to develop and implement a human trafficking awareness and prevention training program for first-year students to take during orientation. Del. Emily Brewer, R-Isle of Wight, introduced House Bill 1555 which was signed into law on March 17 by Gov….
MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) – On Tuesday May 9, Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigations Division (CID) ran a missing and exploited child operation and found a total of 30 children. The age of youngest child recovered was 13 years of age. Law enforcement’s goal was to find or recover children reported missing in Midland…
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) – January is Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month as well as Stalking Awareness and Prevention Month The city of Bangor is spreading the word by lighting up with the color blue as part of the Blue Light Project. Partners for Peace and Penquis are offering trainings on the subject to any…
INDIANAPOLIS (WTHI) – A bill continues to advance that adds a human trafficking training requirement for Hoosiers pursuing their commercial driver’s licenses. Tuesday morning, the Senate Homeland Security and Transportation Committee unanimously passed House Bill 1196. The legislation aims to inform truck drivers of the signs of human trafficking. Under it, drivers would watch a…
Sister Margaret Nacke of U S. Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking speaks to a group Wednesday night in Victoria. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post By CRISTINA JANNEYHays Post Although human trafficking is illegal in every country in the world, it is the fastest-growing criminal industry, worth more than $152 billion a year. Margaret Nacke, a Sister of…
First Lady reminds Kentuckians to be vigilant about human trafficking From Crystal Staley/Scottie Ellis Frankfort, KY – First Lady Britainy Beshear joined human trafficking prevention advocates at the Team Kentucky Update on April 27, 2023 to raise awareness about human trafficking in the commonwealth and to remind Kentuckians how to report sex and labor trafficking….
Veteran trucker Bob Bramwell recalls his initial thoughts after being trained through a program provided by his company to spot the warning signs of human trafficking while on the road. “When I was receiving the training for the first time, being a regional driver, right in small town America, I thought, this is something I’ll…
A bill designed to improve security against human trafficking at safe houses and crack down on noncompliance of anti-trafficking measures at hotels has cleared its final stop in the Legislature. House members voted unanimously for the bill (SB 1690), a priority of Attorney General Ashley Moody that adds heightened signage, staffing and educational standards at…
Human trafficking continues to be an issue across Canada and in Prince Edward Island. It involves recruiting, transporting, or controlling a person. Victims are often trafficked for sexual exploitation or forced labour. Traffickers may use violence, intimidation or deception to control their victims. The Prince Edward Island Major Crimes Unit: conducts enforcement activities related to…
First Lady champions human trafficking awareness, reporting ahead of Kentucky Derby Published 2:38 pm Monday, May 1, 2023 With the Kentucky Derby coming next Saturday, May 6, first lady Britainy Beshear wants to raise awareness about human trafficking in the state and to remind Kentuckians how to report sex and labor trafficking. “As a mom,…
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