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 Should Christians Respond to ‘Sound of Freedom’?
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How Should Christians Respond to ‘Sound of Freedom’?

A story centered upon the gritty world of child sex trafficking is among the highest profile films this summer — coming in second in Box Office returns this week. Sound of Freedom stars Jim Caviezel—best known for his role in Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ. Based on a true story, Sound of Freedom follows U.S. Department of Homeland Security…

Dallas, Houston and San Antonio lead in human trafficking cases in Texas
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Dallas, Houston and San Antonio lead in human trafficking cases in Texas

Human trafficking awareness advocates are reminding the public of signs of human trafficking, after a woman was discovered hiding in a Houston airport for 10 days. DALLAS — Days after the news that a Houston airport staffer helped a girl hiding in a terminal for 10 days, human trafficking awareness advocates are reminding the public…

Story from Blue Campaign: World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is Sunday, July 30
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Story from Blue Campaign: World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is Sunday, July 30

Do you know what human trafficking looks like? Myths and misconceptions make the crime difficult to spot. Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act. Every year, millions of men, women, and children are trafficked worldwide – including right here in the United…

Understanding the realities of human trafficking in Tampa Bay
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Understanding the realities of human trafficking in Tampa Bay

Tampa (BLOOM) – Human trafficking is a pervasive and heinous crime that plagues our world, exploiting millions of individuals each year. To combat this issue effectively, it is crucial to gain a deep understanding of its realities. By shedding light on the scope, victims, contributing factors, and counter-trafficking efforts, we can work towards eradicating this…

Responding to Sound of Freedom: Hollywood Needs to Center Survivors and Their Voices – Polaris
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Responding to Sound of Freedom: Hollywood Needs to Center Survivors and Their Voices – Polaris

Named after the North Star, an historical symbol of freedom, Polaris leads a survivor-centered, data-informed, and justice and equity-driven movement to end human trafficking. Since 2007, Polaris has operated the U.S. National Human Trafficking Hotline, connecting victims and survivors to support and services, and helping communities hold traffickers accountable. Eliminating human trafficking is a challenge…

Coalition reaching out to human trafficking survivors online
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Coalition reaching out to human trafficking survivors online

At a breakfast launch in Sudbury of a website dedicated to reaching out to human trafficking survivors, one of the project’s proponents said her goal is to work herself out of a job. Tiffany Pyoli York is the anti-human trafficking co-ordinator and public educator with Sudbury and Area Victim Services (SAVS), as well as the founder…

New Beginnings program offers some survivors a fresh start
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New Beginnings program offers some survivors a fresh start

HELENA — Through the doors of Associated Dermatology and Skin Care Clinic of Helena, some survivors find a new start. The clinic’s New Beginnings program offers free removal of radiation tattoos used for cancer treatment and human trafficking brand tattoos. The program is offered by American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery physicians across the…

SCETV to create educational resources on human trafficking
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SCETV to create educational resources on human trafficking

COLUMBIA – South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) and S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson announced a partnership to support the creation of educational resources around the topic of human trafficking. TraffickProofSC, a statewide prevention education initiative of the South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force, will highlight the importance of educating young people and their…

A trafficking hotline could be forced to report to police. Victims may stop calling, advocates say.
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A trafficking hotline could be forced to report to police. Victims may stop calling, advocates say.

The first few times she made the call, Aubree Alles hung up without saying a word. She learned the number for the National Human Trafficking Hotline sometime in the decade she calls “hell” — the years she was sold for sex by a woman who had promised her friendship and a place to stay. From…

Anti-human-trafficking film ‘Sound of Freedom’ just topped ‘Indiana Jones’ at box office
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Anti-human-trafficking film ‘Sound of Freedom’ just topped ‘Indiana Jones’ at box office

Verastegui felt called to build a movement to end child sex trafficking. “That’s when I realized I was called to make a movie, but not only a movie, I wanted to dedicate my life, along with Tim and many other soldiers around the world, warriors who are not afraid to fight, to eradicate child trafficking,”…