2020 National Hotline Annual Report

December 1, 2021
National Human Trafficking Hotline

The following information is based on incoming signals to the National Human Trafficking Hotline from January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 about human trafficking cases and issues related to human trafficking in the United States and U.S. territories. Signals can take the form of phone calls, text, Webchat, online tip reports, or emails. Signals to the hotline regarding topics unrelated to human trafficking are considered non-substantive and are not summarized in this report. In 2020, the National Human Trafficking Hotline received a total of 51,667 substantive phone calls, text, Webchats, emails, or online tip reports nationwide.

Human Trafficking Hotline Statistics

50,123

signals were received by the Hotline in 2021. Includes calls, texts, and online chats and tips.

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