Signals
The Human Trafficking Hotline has received 51,649 signals since its inception.
Cases
Since its inception, the Human Trafficking Hotline has identified 15,017 cases of human trafficking. 28,012 victims were identified in these cases.
California
Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery that occurs in every state, including California. The NHTH works closely with service providers, law enforcement, and other professionals in California to serve victims and survivors of trafficking, respond to human trafficking cases, and share information and resources.
Learn more about human trafficking in California by browsing the hotline statistics below.
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All Time Statistics (Since 2007)
Statistics by Year
2023
Signals Received in 2023
3,152
signals were received by the Hotline in 2023 from California.
1,043
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
Referral
26
Internet
19
Print Media
9
Training/Conference
7
Other
3,091
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
1,876
SMS Report
841
Online Report
259
Web Chat
104
Email Received
72
Cases Identified in 2023
1,128
cases were identified in 2023.
2,045
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
697
Labor
179
Sex and Labor
126
Venues for Sex Trafficking
Residence-Based Commercial Sex
80
Illicit Massage/Spa Business
30
Escort/Delivery Service
23
Online Ad, Venue Unknown
17
Other
377
Venues for Labor Trafficking
Domestic Work
39
Restaurant/Food Service
9
Begging Ring
4
Illicit Activity
4
Health & Beauty Services
3
Health Care
3
Other
83
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
680
Access Service Referrals
381
Request Crisis Assistance
64
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
868
Minors
297
Genders
Females
860
Males
178
Citizenships
Foreign Nationals
137
US Citizen LPR
136
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.