Signals
The Human Trafficking Hotline has received 10,049 signals since its inception.
Cases
Since its inception, the Human Trafficking Hotline has identified 2,997 cases of human trafficking. 5,141 victims were identified in these cases.
Washington
Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery that occurs in every state, including Washington. The NHTH works closely with service providers, law enforcement, and other professionals in Washington to serve victims and survivors of trafficking, respond to human trafficking cases, and share information and resources.
Learn more about human trafficking in Washington by browsing the hotline statistics below.
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All Time Statistics (Since 2007)
Statistics by Year
2025
Signals Received in 2025
969
signals were received by the Hotline in 2025.
234
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
871
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
Online Report
467
Hotline Call
327
SMS Report
85
Web Chat
64
Email Received
26
Cases Identified in 2025
395
cases were identified in 2025.
571
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
164
Labor
111
Sex and Labor
59
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
35
Street-Based
12
Hotel/Motel-Based
11
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
10
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
7
Pornography
3
Other
101
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
20
Construction
13
Agriculture/Farms
11
Retail/Other Small Business
7
Restaurant/Food Service
6
Landscaping Service
5
Housekeeping/Cleaning Service
4
Factory
4
Other
50
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
257
Access Service Referrals
112
Request Crisis Assistance
22
Request General Information
4
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
299
Minors
50
Sex
Females
288
Males
93
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.