Signals
The Human Trafficking Hotline has received 3,148 signals since its inception.
Cases
Since its inception, the Human Trafficking Hotline has identified 956 cases of human trafficking. 2,022 victims were identified in these cases.
Iowa
Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery that occurs in every state, including Iowa. The NHTH works closely with service providers, law enforcement, and other professionals in Iowa to serve victims and survivors of trafficking, respond to human trafficking cases, and share information and resources.
Learn more about human trafficking in Iowa by browsing the hotline statistics below.
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All Time Statistics (Since 2007)
Statistics by Year
2025
Signals Received in 2025
152
signals were received by the Hotline in 2025.
43
signals received were from victims or survivors of human trafficking
How do contacts hear about the hotline?
It is helpful for us to learn how people hear about the Hotline so that we can strategically advertise to reach more victims and survivors. However, we are not always able to collect this information during every conversation.
Ways the Hotline was Found
Other
115
How do contacts reach the hotline?
People can contact the Hotline by phone, text, online chat, online form, and email. Most people contact us by phone or text.
Signal Types
Hotline Call
92
Online Report
24
SMS Report
16
Web Chat
13
Email Received
7
Cases Identified in 2025
83
cases were identified in 2025.
111
victims were involved in these cases. Cases can involve multiple victims.
What types of trafficking cases were reported?
The Hotline receives tips about situations involving sex trafficking, labor trafficking, sex & labor trafficking, as well as situations where the type of trafficking may be unknown or not specified.
Types of Trafficking
Sex
31
Labor
14
Sex and Labor
9
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Hotel/Motel-Based
8
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
3
Other
22
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Other
15
What was the primary request in each case?
People contact the hotline to report a tip, request a referral, or reach out for crisis-related services such as immediate shelter or crisis response.
Requests on Human Trafficking Cases
Report a Trafficking Tip
44
Access Service Referrals
28
Request Crisis Assistance
7
Request General Information
3
Case Demographics
The Hotline only collects demographic information for victims and survivors in a trafficking situation when appropriate. These numbers are not cumulative as one case could involve multiple victims and survivors.
Ages
Adults
59
Minors
16
Sex
Females
54
Males
19
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2007-2014
National Human Trafficking Referral Directory
This online Referral Directory is made up of anti-trafficking organizations and programs that offer emergency, transitional, or long-term services to victims and survivors of human trafficking as well as those that provide resources and opportunities in the anti-trafficking field.
Human Trafficking Hotline Statistics
50,123
signals were received by the Hotline in 2021. Includes calls, texts, and online chats and tips.