Trafficking Hotline

A trafficking hotline is a telephone service that provides information, support, and assistance to individuals who have experienced human trafficking or who are at risk of being trafficked. Trafficking hotlines are typically run by non-profit organizations, government agencies, or other organizations that are dedicated to combating human trafficking. They may be operated locally, regionally, or nationally, depending on the specific needs and resources of the area. Trafficking hotlines are typically confidential and anonymous, and they may offer services such as crisis counseling, referrals to support services, and legal assistance. Trafficking hotlines can be an important resource for individuals who are seeking help and support in escaping from trafficking situations.

How to be a Vigilant Traveler & Ways the Travel Industry is Leading the Way – Engage Together
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How to be a Vigilant Traveler & Ways the Travel Industry is Leading the Way – Engage Together

Human trafficking is a crime that often involves travel – traffickers move victims by cars, planes, trains, and buses and between countries, states, or cities within a state. This summer, as you use multiple modes of transportation to travel for business or a vacation, take a few moments to view the following list of anti-trafficking…

Norfolk man pleads guilty to flying runaway teens to Hampton Roads in human trafficking scheme, documents say
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Norfolk man pleads guilty to flying runaway teens to Hampton Roads in human trafficking scheme, documents say

32-year-old Denzel Loftin is accused of luring both a 14-year-old and 17-year-old girl to the area. NORFOLK, Va. — A Norfolk man pleaded guilty to flying runaway teens to Hampton Roads and forced them into sex work as part of a human trafficking scheme, according to court documents filed in Norfolk Federal Court. 32-year-old Denzel…

Virginia Attorney General Miyares hosts human trafficking ‘Call to Action’ summit
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Virginia Attorney General Miyares hosts human trafficking ‘Call to Action’ summit

RICHMOND, Va. — Holly Smith was 14 years old, when a man she met at a shopping mall in New Jersey, convinced her to run away from home with promises of fame and fortune. Smith said the man eventually forced her into prostitution. While law enforcement was able to track Smith down in two days,…

Survivor of human trafficking case shares story in hopes to help others
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Survivor of human trafficking case shares story in hopes to help others

The Denver District Attorney’s Human Trafficking Unit has been around for six years. In that time, they have investigated over 150 cases and filed lawsuits for 91 cases and 28 indictments in the grand jury. Including, Randy Clark’s case, a Colorado man who has been sentenced to 45 years for assault and human trafficking charges….

Human trafficking: A network of crime hidden across a vast American landscape
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Human trafficking: A network of crime hidden across a vast American landscape

When Bekah Charleston was first targeted as a human trafficking victim, there were no whips, chains or white vans — just a kind face and a fake name who offered her a safe place to stay. As a 17-year-old Texas runaway, Charleston thought she was finding safe haven from drug dealers she had gotten involved…

Prevention Cohort LIVE Ep 6: AMP Model Discussion; Social Media “Human Trafficking Panic” Posts
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Prevention Cohort LIVE Ep 6: AMP Model Discussion; Social Media “Human Trafficking Panic” Posts

Come learn about new tools to end human trafficking through prevention education. We go through the AMP Model to teach the definition.

Watch for the signs of human trafficking | READER COMMENTARY
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Watch for the signs of human trafficking | READER COMMENTARY

Ladies, men, teens, immigrants, divorcees – beware! The following description of domestic sex trafficking is factual and based on the course entitled “Recognizing Human Trafficking and Reporting Guidelines” offered by the Institute for Natural Resources that I took for credit to renew my nursing license in 2021. For me, it raises questions: Could any of…

Eight arrested by State Police in Springfield human trafficking bust
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Eight arrested by State Police in Springfield human trafficking bust

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Eight men from across Illinois are under arrest following an Illinois State Police operation to combat human trafficking in the Springfield area. State Police officials said the operation happened Aug. 9 and 10 and it was focused on identifying people seeking to engage in commercial sex acts with minors. As a…

Laundry company owners guilty of trafficking migrants, minors for labor
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Laundry company owners guilty of trafficking migrants, minors for labor

The manager of a laundry business in Virginia was accused of pulling a 13-year-old girl’s hair while ordering her back to work. Other teenagers told investigators they were forced to toil through grueling 11-hour overnight shifts before school. And a new mother was grabbed by the arm and shaken when she asked for help taking…